Maternal & Neonatal Injury Prevention Resources for Healthcare Professionals
At Pro Consumer Safety, we recognize that a safe and confident transition into parenthood requires access to reliable, evidence-based health education. We are committed to empowering women, their partners, and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and resources necessary to ensure safety, emotional well-being, and optimal care for both mother and newborn.
Knowledge Gaps and Risks in Postnatal Care
Research indicates that many women feel they lack sufficient knowledge and skills to properly care for themselves and their newborns. This includes care during standard delivery, for infants out of the NICU, and for those in Spica casts resulting from Hip Dysplasia or fractures of the upper or lower limbs (Almalik, 2017; DeCarli et al., 2024; Fink, 2011; Kanotra et al., 2007). Such gaps in knowledge increase the risk of injuries, fatalities, and secondary complications.
Research indicates that many women feel they lack sufficient knowledge and skills to properly care for themselves and their newborns. This includes care during standard delivery, for infants out of the NICU, and for those in Spica casts resulting from Hip Dysplasia or fractures of the upper or lower limbs (Almalik, 2017; DeCarli et al., 2024; Fink, 2011; Kanotra et al., 2007). Such gaps in knowledge increase the risk of injuries, fatalities, and secondary complications.
The Importance of Comprehensive Postnatal Education
To protect both mother and child, it is essential to provide women and their partners with comprehensive health education and injury prevention resources. This includes guidance on newborn care, post-birth physical and emotional health, and safety practices. Equipping mothers with the necessary knowledge and resources empowers them to ensure their own safety and that of their newborns, while also supporting their physical well-being and emotional adjustment during the postnatal period.
To protect both mother and child, it is essential to provide women and their partners with comprehensive health education and injury prevention resources. This includes guidance on newborn care, post-birth physical and emotional health, and safety practices. Equipping mothers with the necessary knowledge and resources empowers them to ensure their own safety and that of their newborns, while also supporting their physical well-being and emotional adjustment during the postnatal period.
Injury Prevention Education Resources and Services
Pro Consumer Safety, leveraging evidence-based research and the expertise of Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES), offers a range of comprehensive health education resources. These tools are designed to assist nurses in promoting injury prevention and supporting maternal and infant health during pregnancy and early childhood. Call 323-491-6197 for any of the following services.
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Seat Belts during Pregnancy
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Car Seat Installation and Education Services
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Patient Cards
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Health Education Materials
are evidence-based injury and disease prevention, and health promotion handouts that are downloadable for print and distribute to patients as needed. |
Questions? Call 323-491-6197
References
- Almalik, M. M. (2017). Understanding maternal postpartum needs: A descriptive survey of current maternal health services. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(23–24), 4654–4663. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13812
- DeCarli, J. M., Aclan, M. D., Lindgren, N. A., & Diaz, C. (2024). In-Person and Telehealth behavioral skills Training to reduce child restraint system misuse. Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 45(1), 48–79. https://doi.org/10.1080/01608061.2024.2301936
- Fink, A. M. (2011). Early hospital discharge in maternal and newborn care. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 40(2), 149–156. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.2011.01225.x
- Jing, L., Bethancourt, C., & McDonagh, T. (2017). Assessing infant and maternal readiness for newborn discharge. Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 29(5), 598–605. https://doi.org/10.1097/mop.0000000000000526
- Kanotra, S., D’Angelo, D., Phares, T.M. et al. Challenges Faced by New Mothers in the Early Postpartum Period: An Analysis of Comment Data from the 2000 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Survey. Matern Child Health J 11, 549–558 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10995-007-0206-
