AI Article Synopsis
- Early postpartum discharge (EPD) programs may soon be standard for low-risk women in Canada, emphasizing the need for tailored care.
- To effectively support new mothers, EPD programs should prioritize an understanding of their health, education, and emotional needs during the immediate postpartum phase.
- Family physicians can be essential in facilitating this individualized care approach for mothers and infants.
Article Abstract
Early postpartum discharge (EPD) programs could soon become normative for low-risk women in Canada. To meet new mothers' health care, educational, and psychosocial needs, EPD programs must reflect a deeper understanding of the immediate postpartum period. Structured teaching in hospital must be replaced by a fluid, individualistic approach to mother-infant care. Family physicians can play a vital role.
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