Maternal care refers to the comprehensive health services and support provided to women before, during, and after pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period to ensure a positive and healthy experience for both the mother and the baby.
The comprehensive management of a patient before, during, and after a surgical procedure, encompassing everything from preoperative assessment and intraoperative care to postoperative recovery and care for surgical complications.
Laparoscopy, also known as keyhole surgery, is a medical procedure that uses a la paroscope—a thin, lighted tube with a camera—inserted through a small incision in the abdomen or pelvis to examine internal organs.
Sonography, or ultrasound imaging, uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal body structures, organs, tissues, and blood flow without using radiation.
Birth care encompasses immediate newborn care like keeping the baby warm, skin-to-skin contact, and early breastfeeding, as well as postnatal care for both mother and baby, which includes rest, good nutrition, and timely health checkups.
Pregnancy care involves regular prenatal visits to monitor health, a healthy diet rich in folic acid and iron, moderate physical activity, avoiding harmful substances like alcohol, tobacco, and certain medications, and getting plenty of rest.
After a laparoscopy, focus on managing pain, maintaining a light diet, staying hydrated, and gradually increasing activity levels. It's also crucial to monitor for signs of infection and attend follow-up appointments.
Gynecologic care focuses on the health of the female reproductive system and encompasses a range of services, including preventative screenings like Pap tests for cervical cancer, diagnosis.
General surgery is a specialty focused on a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, breast, skin, and endocrine system. General surgeons diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and deformities.
A supportive service where a trained counselor offers guidance and listening support to help individuals address emotional issues, cope with life challenges, or manage specific situations, like caregiver support or medical decision-making.
