Implementation and Evaluation of a Postpartum Care Program for Mothers Raising Infants: A Pilot Study

• 作者: Mieko Hirade
• 来源期刊: 护理学期刊(英文)
• 学科: 农学
• 关键词: Postnatal Care Mothers MIDWIFERY Program Evaluation Feasibility Studies
• 年，卷（期）: 2020,（8）
• 页码范围: 758-769
• 页数: 12页
• 分类号: S82

摘要

<strong>Background:</strong> The aims of this pilot study were to implement and evaluate a postpartum care program for mothers raising children younger than one year to provide physical relaxation, and to reduce mothers’ parenting problems. <strong>Methods:</strong> A day-service and group-type postpartum care program was implemented with the aim of interacting with peers, promoting local communication, and relaxing mothers. <strong>Results:</strong> Forty-five pairs of mothers and infants participated in the study. Most of the mothers experienced relaxation, communicated with each other, resolved physical problems, reduced childcare concerns, and developed parenting friends. <strong>Conclusions:</strong> In addition, feasibility was assured as they were very satisfied with the content of programs such as baby massage and aroma treatment.