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Lopez-Gonzalez, DM, Anil K. Kopparapu AK. 2022. Postpartum care of the new mother . Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls Publishing,

Annotation: This online reference presents an overview of the postpartum period, including important health considerations and common concerns such as incontinence, hemorrhoids, postpartum depression, and intimate partner violence. The reference outlines the recommended components of postpartum care, including the timing of postnatal visits, and discusses factors that influence the likelihood that new mothers will attend preventive checkups. Health issues that arise during pregnancy and the leading causes of maternal mortality are also addressed. The reference includes postpartum care recommendations released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the importance of nursing, allied health, and interprofessional team strategies to improve postpartum health care and reduce rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. A list of references is included.

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Keywords: Guidelines, Maternal mortality, Postpartum care, Postpartum period, Prevention

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