Nurse

Updated: May 05, 2024 07:40 AM GMT

Garun Pharma

Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh

Give Physical Exams

OB nurses provide pregnant women with physical exams to monitor the mother’s and baby’s health. This includes checking vital signs like blood pressure and heart rate, performing ultrasounds, and checking the cervix for dilation and any potential problems.

Assist with Labor and Delivery

When women enter labor, OB nurses may work alongside physicians to coach the mother through contractions and guide her to deliver the baby. They respond to any emergencies and provide care to the newborn as soon as it’s born, which includes weighing it and checking how well it breathes.

Provide Post-Delivery Care

The job of an OB nurse doesn’t end once the baby is born, as this professional helps the mother through the initial recovery process and continues to monitor the baby’s health. For example, if a mother needed an incision or had a cesarean section, then the OB nurse may check how the scars heal and provide bandages and dressings.

Educate Patients

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