Perinatal Nursing

Nurses in this field provide care and support to women and their families before, during, and after childbirth. They also educate mothers about natural childbirth techniques and pre-natal health, provide comfort during delivery, and teach mothers about mother-child bonding after the baby has been born. Also known as: OB Nursing; Postpartum Nursing; Women's Health Nursing; or Mother/Baby/Couplet Care Nursing.

RELEVANT LINKS

Descriptions:

Students' Corner

Perinatal Nursing Overview

Perinatal Nursing Q&A

What is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner?

Articles:

Safe Management of the Perinatal Unit

Prenatal Care May Benefit Low Risk Mothers

Perinatal Bereavement

Organizations:

Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, & Neonatal Nurses

National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Reproductive Health

American College of Nurse Midwives

National Association of Neonatal Nursing

Resources:

The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program

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