title: Nursing interventions for the first three postpartum months.
abstract: The transition to parenthood has been viewed as a crisis, yet families often have little contact with health-care professionals during the early postpartum months. What factors influence adaptation to parenthood and what nursing interventions facilitate the transition? A selective literature review is presented of the more commonly recognized interventions, including home visits, group support, and telephone support. Recommendations follow.
authors.affiliation: Merritt-Peralta Medical Center, Oakland, California.
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Hampson
mesh_terms: D003419:Crisis Intervention; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012657:Self-Help Groups