NURS1025

Person Centred Care across the

lifespan

Assessment 2: Pamphlet

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 Introduction
Pregnancy is a transitional period in a woman’s life
wherein she faces numerous physical and emotional Power Foods during
challenges during antenatal period and after the birth Pregnancy
of the child (Alamalik & Mosleh, 2017). To deal with
the challenges, early and regular ante-natal and post
natal care is a must for the mother (NIH, 2017). Physical Activities for
a Healthy You and
3 Normative events during Pregnancy Baby
Morning sickness, Constipation, Swollen
ankles and feet, Varicose Veins, Vaginal
discharge
Non-Normative events during pregnancy
Reduced fetal movements, Vaginal Bleeding &
Pregnancy Headaches
Dos Don’ts

- Follow a Healthy & Safe Diet - - Avoid getting any

- Take Folic Acid exposure to toxic
- Talk to a doctor for specific Substances
medication, if at all required during - - Limit intake of
pregnancy Caffeine
- Talk to your doctor for the amount of - - Prevent infections
physical activity and exercise required which can be
- Get regular dental and health check-ups detrimental to your
- Maintain your healthy weight pregnancy

Physical Aim for a 30-60 minutes' walk daily.

The physical activity should enable

Activity
to make your heart beat faster.
Drink plenty of water and as much as
required by the body

Get enough sleep for your

Well- physical and mental well-being
Accept the day as it comes

Being without any stress

If you feel low on most of the
days, talk to your doctor.
Eat nutritions foods to nurture
and develop your baby to the
fullest.
Add folic acid and vitamin
Nutrition supplements to your food, as
advised by your doctor.
Reach out to your doctor and
nutritionist, if advised
 Benefits of physical activity, mental well-being and
Nutrition during Pregnancy–
- Reduced risks of complications
- Prepares you better for labour and recovery
- Helps with betterment of nausea, constipation and
heartburn
- Supports and helps your baby grow and develop
optimally
- Reduced risk of acquiring diseases.
- Helps you prepare for the new role of being a new
mother after 9 months.
- Supports ante-natal and post-natal period very well
- Essential for the growth and development of the
fetus and new-borne baby

Who is a Nurse and a Midwife?

A Nurse Mid-wife is a qualified healthcare professional who assists you with providing
care before, during a and after child birth (Brennan, 2021).

Role of a Nurse Mid-Wife Assist in Child Birth Monitor the health of baby during and
post childbirth Diagnose, conduct physical examination and treat medical conditions

Short Answer Questions (200 words)

 1. Introduce the topic- why is this an important health promotion
activity. You may wish to consider how the information in this
pamphlet will produce better health outcomes and the possible
risks associated with not following the pamphlet’s guidance.

Answer: The topic for the health promotion activity is “Keeping Mother
and fetus healthy during Pregnancy”. Pregnancy is the transitional step for
a mother in her journey to motherhood. Seeking Antenatal care during
pregnancy is highly important since it equips the mother with both the
knowledge and skills required to keep herself and the fetus healthy
(Almalik & Mosleh, 2017). This pamphlet educates the mother about how
the Community Outreach program and health services along with Dos and
Don’ts can enhance better outcomes in providing long-term health to both
Mother and her fetus. If the health is not carefully taken care of, it can lead
to serious detrimental effects on the developing fetus, and if the Dos and
Don’ts are not abided by then it can harm the quality of life of the growing
fetus and child later on.

2. Who is the audience for this pamphlet? Explain why it is

important to consider this question. How will this pamphlet
cater for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people
in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds?
Consider language and community organisations that may have
useful websites.

Answer: This pamphlet is for all the expecting mothers. Since only a mother
can raise herself and her fetus through their child’s development into
adolescence and adulthood, the topic is of grave importance for expecting and
young Mothers.

Since this pamphlet contains pictures and is communicative enough through

the pictures, it can serve the purpose of being used by Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people and CALD people also. Additionally, the language
conversion as per the unique needs of the marginalized people is also
suggested.

3. How will the pamphlet be disseminated? Consider how you, as a

nurse or midwife, will use the pamphlet in your own practice.

Answer: The pamphlet is very well indicative of a woman seeking ways to keep
herself and her infant healthy and also shows Dos and Don’ts to achieve this
goal. As a Nursing student, I can use this pamphlet to help all women, be they
from marginalized or general backgrounds to seek community healthcare
services and antenatal care during pregnancy.
 References

Include all the sources used in the pamphlet and short answer section in the
reference list here. Please ensure that DOIs are presented are links and that all links
are live.

Almalik, M.M.A and Mosleh, S. M. (2017) Pregnant Women; What do they need to
Know during pregnancy? A descriptive study. Women and Birth.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2016.09.001 Available at
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1871519216301020#:~:text
=Antenatal%20education%20programs%20provide%20women,couples'%20positive
%20experience%20during%20childbirth.

NIH (2017) What can I do to Promote Healthy Pregnancy? US Department of

Health & Human Services. Available at
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/preconceptioncare/conditioninfo/
healthy-pregnancy

WHO (2023) Infographic. World Health Organization. Available at

https://cdn.who.int/media/images/default-source/infographics/antenatal-
care/8-contacts-1090.jpg?sfvrsn=b89e1c93_18

Australian Government (2021) Your healthy Pregnancy Brochure. Department of

Health and Aged Care. Available at
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/your-healthy-pregnancy-
brochure?language=en