Nursing care for postpartum teenage mothers : cases study

Abstract

Abstract   

            Introduction : Postpartum teenage mothers face one of the most critical and significant changes in their lives. They encounter physical, emotional, mental, and social challenges, and many struggle to adapt. Therefore, caring for and supporting postpartum teenage mothers is crucial. Medical and public health personnel should recognize its importance, while also promoting and encouraging the active participation of families and communities in postpartum care.

            Objective: To study and compare the nursing care provided to two postpartum teenage mothers.

            Method: This study examines nursing care for two teenage mothers by collecting data from medical records, conducting interviews with patients and their relatives, and using observation. Content analysis is employed to determine nursing diagnoses, plan care, and evaluate outcomes, with Gordon's health model serving as the study framework.

            Results: Both case studies involve teenage mothers experiencing their first pregnancies. The two cases were assessed using Gordon's health patterns, identifying several nursing problems, including anemia resulting from physiological changes during pregnancy, the need for support in adapting to the maternal role, promotion of breastfeeding, a risk of repeat pregnancy due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of family planning and suitable contraception, a risk of educational failure stemming from inadequate life planning and difficulties in returning to school, and anxiety about adjusting to motherhood and child-rearing. The cases differ as follows: Case 1 involves a mother facing economic challenges and preferring to use formula milk, while Case 2 involves a financially stable mother who wishes to breastfeed and successfully transitions to exclusive breastfeeding upon returning home.

Keywords : teenage mothers, postpartum