What are the most effective ways to promote healthy habits in pregnant women and new mothers?

I agree on this. Educate, empower and defend. Statistically, most women had raised a pool about not being heard or understood. It’s important to create an equitable education environment for women. Empower them with the right knowledge, skills to manage in childbearing and parenting, and ultimately defend their needs and interests.

First thing is report with patients. If you gain a patients trust you’re off to a great start. I feel group counseling is a good way to encourage new mom & baby well being. When you’re in a small group of women going through the same experience it is fun to be interactive. Q&A to your P.A.’s with a few refreshments brings these moms together like “ friends”. Sharing idea’s and information. Everyone wins.

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Providing comprehensive education and empowerment to expectant mothers and first-time moms is paramount. The anxiety they experience is often rooted in the unknown aspects of pregnancy, understanding the changes within their bodies and navigating the best care for their newborns. Equipping them with knowledge makes them feel confident, enabling them to establish healthy habits during this precious period of their lives.

Follow these simple tips for healthy pregnancy and you can also find my book - "IT'S ALL ABOUT PREGNANCY", available on Amazon by Dr Deeksha Singh and can take experience from my youtube channel- "HORMONALWINGS_OBGYNDOC_DRDEEKSHASINGH". 1. To educate about pregnancy then to any social myths. 2. To eat balanced diet. 3. To walk regularly. 4. To go for visual imagery guided techniques. 5. To seek pelvic floor therapist advice and guidelines. 6. To go for proper hydration. 7. To monitor bp regularly. 8. Avoid Caffiene and aerated drinks and white sugar. 9. Don't blindly follow any non licensed person . 10. Don't follow youtube and google for advice please ask your elders and doctors.

As a patient advocate, offering support and encouragement to pregnant women and new mothers is like being a trusted guide on their journey to motherhood. This role involves more than just providing information; it's about fostering a relationship built on trust and empathy. By understanding their concerns and fears, a patient advocate can tailor advice to encourage healthy habits effectively. Encouragement becomes the gentle push needed to adopt positive lifestyle changes, ensuring the well-being of both mother and child. In this nurturing environment, women are more likely to embrace and maintain healthy habits, benefiting from the patient advocate's continuous support and personalized guidance.

The support and encouragement a new mother needs should come mainly from her immediate family and close friends, but the support and encouragement from a trusted professional strengthens her confidence in herself and that if her family too.

An example I have seen is to give the mom’s to be prizes. Diapers, bottles, blankets, anything that can help them after the baby arrives.

Recommend and encourage moderately intensity exercise suitable for pregnancy and encourage activities like walking, swimming, and prenatal yoga.

Support groups: Connecting pregnant women and new mothers with support groups can help them receive emotional support and share ideas for maintaining healthy habits.

Modeling and inspiring them during pregnancy and after delivery. Demonstrating the techniques and steps that will make breastfeeding seamless Answering questions and addressing concerns the pregnant woman or new mom has about breastfeeding. Sharing stories from my experience and providing needed support when required.

Modelling to inspire. Practicalicing what you want them to learn. Hosting webinars to teach the mothers what they should know and answering questions will help them to learn faster.

As a patient advocate, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and follow-up can significantly contribute to the success of such initiatives. Firstly, regular prenatal check-ups are paramount throughout pregnancy. Encourage pregnant women to attend all scheduled appointments with their healthcare provider to monitor the baby's growth, detect any potential complications early, and receive essential guidance on nutrition and lifestyle choices. These appointments also provide a platform for open communication, allowing women to express any concerns or ask questions, fostering a supportive and informed healthcare journey.

Many forget about the fourth stage of labor - post-delivery and postpartum. For new mothers, follow-up in this phase is crucial to ensure both the health of the mother and the infant. This includes postpartum depression screenings, lactation consulting, and home health visits particularly for vulnerable populations (adolescent mothers, low-income, etc). An effective advocate will set patient-centered goals and evaluate outcomes through not only the gestation, but this period as well.

Vous pouvez également proposer des avis ou des soins en santé sexuelle Déjà vous pouvez parler avec les femmes enceintes de leur vie intime avant et pendant la grossesse, leur expliquer les conséquences sur leur sexualité au post partum et après, vous pouvez repérer les dysfonctions sexuelles avant et pendant la grossesse ainsi que les conjugopatkies de manière à prévenir le risque de dysfonction lorsque le bébé sera là et de promouvoir un retour à une vie sexuelle équilibrée garante d’un couple en bonne santé, enfant ou pas. Si vous ne vous sentez pas capable d’aborder cette thématique , des professionnels sont en capacité de le faire. Le travail en réseau est indispensable

For many women, social determinants of health can be a barrier to effective prenatal care. By evaluating these determinants and offering coordination of services (i.e. transportation, nutrition services, referral to weekend/after-hours clinics, etc.), nurses can foster a healthy pregnancy.

I found it beneficial when I was provided guidance on stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing, and relaxation exercises.

Education and awareness is an important part. Advocating healthy habits to pregnant mothers involves providing tailored education, personalized support, and resources. Emphasize the benefits, lead by example, and encourage prenatal care. Offer positive reinforcement, address concerns with empathy, and connect them with support networks. Understanding their unique circumstances and offering ongoing encouragement is key to promoting and maintaining healthy habits during pregnancy.

To promote healthy habits in pregnant women and new mothers, one could: 1. Develop targeted health campaigns that stress the benefits of a healthy lifestyle for both mother and child. 2. Partner with influential figures, such as medical professionals and social media influencers, to reach a wider audience. 3. Organize workshops and support groups led by experts to educate and empower women. 4. Advocate for policies that provide access to prenatal and postnatal care, healthy food, and resources for exercise. 5. Create and distribute evidence-based educational materials that provide actionable advice and support. 6. Use storytelling and personal testimonies to resonate emotionally with women, encouraging them to adopt healthy behaviors.

Listening to their unique needs as they navigate motherhood, recognizing these needs change very quickly and meeting them. Meeting mothers where they are in their individual journey through motherhood, and adopt a "one style doesn't fit all" apporach

To consider the socio-economic statuses of these families to meet your education because it will be meaningless if they cannot afford a healthy life style such as eating habits and exercising

i find that people want to do what’s best for them when the information is easy to understand and the steps are simple to follow. in medicine, we tend to over complicate and use medical terms.

Nursing Navigators can help with transitioning from hospital to home and continue to have a presence for family members and patients to keep them connected and I also believe readmissions will be markedly decreased I think bots can be very frustrating and the human element has to be maintained. The expense of a humans being tracking cannot be eliminated. Especially when the joint commission and other accreditors are looking for this and selecting facilities for excellence based on quality measures such as patient centric care and little readmission