Importance of Obstetrics and Gynecology nursing

Ensuring healthy antenatal period followed by a safe normal delivery with a healthy child and an
uneventful post partum period. Prompt and efficient cares during obstetrical 4 emergencies also prevent
so many of complications. The importance of the obstetric and gynecology nursing are: - Equip the nurse
with the knowledge and understanding of the Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organ be able to
apply it in practice - With a good knowledge of obstetric drugs including, the effect of diseases their
Complications and know how to deal with them. - Develop skills in carrying out antenatal care and be
able to detect any abnormality, recognize and prevent complications. - Select high risk cases for hospital
delivery and provide health education. - Develop skills in supporting the women in labour, maintain
proper records, and deliver her safely and resuscitate her new born when necessary. - Be able to care
for the mother and baby during the post partum period and be able to identify abnormalities and help
them to get-over it. - Be able to educate them on care of the baby, immunization, family guidance and
family spacing. - Be ready to offer advice to support the mother and understand her problems as a
mature, kind and helpful nurse.