Journal
JOGNN-JOURNAL OF OBSTETRIC GYNECOLOGIC AND NEONATAL NURSING
Volume 32, Issue 2, Pages 249-257Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1177/0884217503252191
Keywords
adolescent pregnancy; nursing care; reproductive care
Categories
Ask authors/readers for more resources
Although the physical care of pregnant adolescents is similar to that required by adult women, adolescents have additional unique needs. Adolescents often need more support and extensive teaching during pregnancy and the postpartum. Moreover, adolescents often have fewer life experiences than do adult women, making them less able to cope with the life changes they are experiencing related to pregnancy and birth. Nonjudgmental and developmentally appropriate interactions are essential to the care of pregnant adolescents. This article explores nursing care for the physical, emotional, and educational needs of adolescents during the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Authors
I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.
Reviews
Recommended
No Data Available