DELOS REYES, ROXANNE T
NCM107
Nursing management plays a key role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both mother and
baby during childbirth, whether through a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) or a C-section.
The care provided by nurses is not just about medical tasks, but also about offering emotional support
and reassurance throughout the process.
For NSVD, nursing management starts with assessing and monitoring the mother’s vital signs
and the baby’s heart rate. Nurses provide guidance through labor, helping with breathing techniques
and offering comfort measures such as changing positions to ease pain. By being present and attentive,
nurses can help reduce the mother’s anxiety and make the experience more manageable. During the
delivery, nurses assist the doctor by providing perineal support and watching for any complications, such
as excessive bleeding. After delivery, they make sure both mother and baby are stable, promote early
skin-to-skin contact to encourage bonding, and support breastfeeding.
In C-sections, the nursing care is more focused on pre- and post-operative management. Before
surgery, nurses help prepare the mother by explaining the procedure, starting an IV, and inserting a
catheter, all while ensuring she feels calm and supported. During the surgery, they monitor the mother’s
vitals and provide emotional support throughout the operation. After the procedure, nursing care shifts
to monitoring for complications like infection, managing pain, and encouraging early movement to
prevent issues such as blood clots. Educating the mother on how to care for her incision and recognize
signs of complications is also a crucial part of the nurse’s role, giving her the confidence to manage her
recovery.
Whether it’s an NSVD or a C-section, nurses are there not only to provide medical care but to
offer emotional support and guidance. From labor to postpartum recovery, they play a crucial part in
helping mothers feel secure, cared for, and empowered during one of the most significant moments of
their lives.