Week 1 FH

What are some key topics discussed in the course?

Culturally safe care, informed decision making, reproductive justice, gender-affirming care, systemic racism, Indigenous health, and childhood health inequities.

Define postpartum/postnatal care.

Care provided up to 6 weeks after birth.

What does intrapartum refer to?

Care provided during birth.

What are the age ranges for school-aged children in pediatric terminology?

6-11 years.

What is the significance of family-centered care?

It emphasizes families as partners in care, individualized and culturally safe care, and the importance of early parent-infant attachment.

What are some real-world applications of family-centered care?

Rooming-in during birth, shared decision-making about interventions, and supportive environments for feeding choices.

What are some perinatal risks associated with trauma and violence?

Increased rates of substance use, mental health conditions, intimate partner violence, and poor birth outcomes.

What is the NFP program?

A home-visiting program for young first-time mothers experiencing financial instability, starting in pregnancy and continuing until the child is 2 years old.

What nursing interventions support breastfeeding and maternal-infant attachment?

Active listening, validating birth experiences, providing non-judgmental support, and closely monitoring mental health.

What questions can nurses ask to provide trauma-informed care?

Ask how a patient is feeding their baby instead of if they are breastfeeding, and inquire before touching.

What are some potential long-term effects of unrecognized trauma in perinatal care?

Negative impacts on both the parent and infant's mental health and attachment.

What is the importance of culturally safe care in nursing?

It ensures that care is respectful and responsive to the cultural needs of patients.

What does reproductive justice encompass?

The right to have children, not have children, and parent in safe and supportive environments.

What role do lactation consultants play in family-centered care?

They provide support and guidance for breastfeeding, promoting maternal-infant attachment.

What is the significance of provider attitudes in family-centered care?

Provider attitudes and language shape family experiences and influence care outcomes.

What does the term 'gender-affirming care' refer to?

Care that recognizes and respects an individual's gender identity and expression.