leucorrhea, cervical ectopic (erosion), backache, retroversion of
the uterus, anemia, breast problems and episiotomy
discomforts.
Need for the Study
The postnatal period is a time of maternal changes that are both
retrogressive (involution of the uterus and vagina) and
progressive (production of milk for lactation, restoration of the
normal menstrual cycle, and beginning of a parenting role).
Protecting a women’s health as these changes occurs is
important for preserving her future childbearing function and
for ensuring that she is physically fit to incorporate her new
child into her family. The physical care the women’s receives
during the postpartum period can influence her health for rest
of her life. Most women experiencing some degree of
discomfort during the post-partum period. In worldwide
reported that the prevalence rate among women from 5%
to25% the incidence of postpartum depression has been
estimated to be between 1% and 25.5%.
Objectives
To assess the level of after-pains among the postnatal
mothers.
To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care on
reduction of after-pains among the postnatal mothers.