1Vice Principal, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, NITTE University, Deralakae, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
2Prof. Dept. of OBG, K.S Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE University, Deralakae, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Postnatal is a period beginning immediately after the birth of the child and extending for about 6 weeks. It is significant for the mother, for the baby and for the family as it is a time of physiological adjustment for the mother and the baby and emotional and social adjustment for all involved in the care1. During the postpartum period a woman's whole being is called upon to make mandatory adjustments that may result in important consequences for her present and future ability to function. The postpartum period is the most vulnerable period of the maternity cycle. The transition from a non-mother to a mother, or from being a mother of one child, to becoming a mother of two children, calls for changes in a woman's role relationships, and/or alteration in her behaviour and in herself in the social context6.
To identify the challenges faced by postpartum mothers
To assess the coping strategies adopted by them.
A Quantitative descriptive research approach was carried out among 50 postnatal mothers by using purposive sampling technique in postnatal wards of OBG, at Justice K. S Hegde Hospital by using structured rating scale for challenges faced by mothers. For coping strategies, structured check list is used.
Postpartum challenges were assessed through structured rating scale and coping strategies through structured checklist. Almost all the mothers had positive adaptation towards postpartum challenges and they were also able to cope well in the post partum period.
Postpartum challenges, coping strategies, mothers
