Women‘s readiness to take care of their babies after their maternity ward discharge

Abstract

Readiness to take care of newborn babies at home after a discharge from the maternity ward develops long before the long-awaited moment happens. Looking after a newborn baby includes a variety of new experiences. It is necessary for new abilities and knowledge to be formed in the maternity ward, which could lead to easier and less stressful daily life. Feeding, bathing and changing nappies are no one`s second nature. The aim of present investigation is to reveal the degree of readiness of young mothers to have abilities, necessary to satisfy their child`s needs.

Materials and Methods: The methods we have applied were: documental, statistical and sociological. Results and Discussion: Data obtained on basis of quality and quantity analysis determined that women ‘s readiness after maternity hospital discharge to take care their children is significant.

Conclusions: The young mother`s readiness to care for the baby and to succeed in differentiating its normal reaction from the deviations is a proof for a job well done by the maternity hospital staff.