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Sonia Giouleka1, Ioannis Tsakiridis2, Nikolaos Kostakis1
1Resident.
This review highlights consensus on essential postnatal care, including home visits and telemedicine, but reveals discrepancies in screening for depression and interpregnancy intervals. Developing consistent international protocols is crucial for reducing maternal and infant morbidity.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Postnatal care is vital for maternal and infant well-being, identifying and managing postpartum complications.
- The postpartum period is critical for establishing motherhood and transitioning to primary care.
- Current postnatal care practices show variability, necessitating a review of established guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Postnatal care is an underserved area of maternity services.
- Inconsistent international protocols for postnatal care pose challenges to clinical practice.
- Developing unified international guidelines is essential to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity.
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