PMID: 9549699Apr 29, 1998Paper

Early postpartum discharge: how are mothers managing?

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
E G Fishbein, E Burggraf

Abstract

To describe maternal concerns at 2 weeks and mothers' ability to function in various roles at 4 weeks postpartum. Subjects were mailed questionnaires at 2 and 4 weeks postpartum. A mid-Atlantic hospital that is a part of an academic health center. A convenience sample of 100 healthy women who were discharged < or = 48 hours postpartum and met the study criteria. Instruments included a demographic questionnaire, the Maternal Concerns Questionnaire, and the Inventory of Functional Status After Childbirth. Physiologic concerns during the early postpartum period related primarily to perineal sutures, breast care, body image, and fatigue. More than 25% of the women continued to experience depression at 2 weeks, and 40% had days at 1 month when they never got dressed. Much concern was expressed about the mothering role but little about interaction with the mate. Older maternal age was associated with a longer hospital stay, and the trend suggested improved functioning at 1 month with longer hospitalization. More than half of the participants said they would visit a nurse-run clinic during the 1st postpartum week if given the opportunity. The results provide descriptive information about effects of early hospital discharge. Mothers di...Continue Reading

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