Nursing Intervention throughout the Maternal Cycle

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Theories, principles, and facts relevant to the women from conception and pregnancy through the neonatal period are studied. Emphasis is placed on the development of the individual and the family. Normal, pathological, and psychopathological modes of man’s interaction are examined. Physical and psychological stress factors and coping mechanisms are studied in depth for its application in the practice of advanced nursing throughout the maternity cycle. The practical component of this subject consists of the clinical study of the family through the pregnancy cycle. It includes the ministering of care based on the nursing process and nursing theories applying and testing previously and presently acquired knowledge to help mothers in the attainment of the matern al role. The clinical practice is carried out in maternity centers and/or the clients’ homes.