CMCA

NUPC 108
NAME: MELODY A. BOADO
YEAR AND SECTION: BSN 2C

1.Related Studies on Maternal and Child Nursing

Researchable Topics/Problem

Related Literature Search

Instruction: Give at least one MCN researchable topic. Give a justification for why it needs to be
investigated.

TOPIC: “HEALTH EDUCATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN”

Receiving health education during one's pregnancy is a critical aspect of prenatal care. Health
education profoundly impacts maternal and child healthcare outcomes, including increased rates of
initiation, low birth weight, reduced prematurity, and breastfeeding continuation (Herval et al., 2019).
Healthcare providers and educators should perform and incorporate educational activities to create
awareness among pregnant women help them prepare for childbirth and the postnatal period. Pregnant
women represent various population groups in multiple contexts. Policymakers and healthcare
providers need to examine the local, regional, and national strategies used to educate and promote
healthcare outcomes of pregnant women. Education programs that target pregnant women are
associated with potentially positive outcomes by expanding their knowledge in nutrition. breastfeeding.
birth, family planning. child care, baby development, maternal health. social support. physical activity,
and drug abuse. Previous studies reveal that education. particularly among pregnant women, is
positively related to desirable health outcomes and reduced infant, child, and maternal mortality
(Mensch et al., 2019). Educated pregnant women are more likely to be healthier than their illiterate
counterparts. Additionally, they are can better take care of their infants and children because they are
knowledgeable about health and nutrition. Maternal education is important because it plays a critical
role in preventing and eliminating poor health outcomes and illnesses. Healthcare providers should also
focus on maternal literacy because it is associated with preventive-oriented health behaviors such as
effective use of health services. prolonged breastfeeding periods. and exceptional child care. As a
healthcare professional. knowledge in maternal education would be valuable in training pregnant
women to improve the quality of healthcare delivery and maternal and child health outcomes.
Healthcare professionals are also expected to guide pregnant on the strategies of improving the child's
healthcare outcomes, especially during the postpartum period. According to the World Health
Organization, maternal, infant, and child health has improved exponentially over the past 20 years
because of technological advancement characterized by improved healthcare provision and the
promotion of maternal education (Chen et al, 2018). Similar findings were obtained by Vikram and
Vanneman (2020), who deduced that educating pregnant women has a causal impact on the health of
the mother and her child. Their research links maternal literacy to child morbidity, immunization,
nutrition, medical care, survival, and breastfeeding. Educating pregnant women increases the chances
of a child's survival by 20%, which means maternal literacy reduces immortality and health outcomes
(Burroway & Hargrove, 2018). Furthermore, educating women enables them to understand the type of
diet to adopt. when and how to seek healthcare services. and follow physician instructions and
prescriptions.

2. Filipino Culture, Values and Practices in Relation to Maternal and Child

Care
      
Myths and Beliefs related to Pregnancy

Birth practices of Selected Cultural Groups

Instruction: List at least five cultural traditions, values, and myths that have been upheld in the
community up until now and are relevant to MC care. Give a brief explanation.
#1: "Paglilihi" or Pregnancy Cravings

Many Filipinos, to this day, believe that what you eat and crave for during pregnancy has a direct
influence on the physical attributes of the baby. However, scientific studies prove that there is no link
between paglilihi and the unborn baby's physical attributes. As Genetics tell us, our physical attributes
are inherited from our parents' and grandparents' set of genes and not from food cravings.

#2: Post-labor Stomach Binding

It is a common practice for Filipina women to bind their abdomen tightly after pregnancy, believing
that this practice helps the uterus to retract and gets the stomach back into shape. However, scientific
evidence suggests otherwise. Tying a cloth around one’s tummy can put pressure on the uterus, causing
it to bleed. It can also lead to further complications, especially if you’ve experienced a C-section.
Evidence also suggests that a combination of diet and mild exercise is the best way to get back into
shape after pregnancy.

#3: Eating twin bananas may lead to twins

This myth has many variations, with some claiming that bananas lead to regular twins while others
insist on Siamese twins, which is a serious condition wherein twins are born with part of their bodies
joined together. However, this myth has no scientific basis, as twin development happens purely by
chance or because of your genes (for non-identical twins).

#4: "Usog" or the Stranger's Evil Eye

Usog is an age-old Filipino superstition. The belief states that discomfort (fever, bloating,
nausea/vomiting) is brought to the baby by a stranger or visitor who is said to have an evil eye. A
simple greeting from the visitor is said to be enough to cause this curse. To counter the curse, the
stranger would need to say "pwera usog" while licking his thumb and applying saliva while tracing a
cross on the infant's forehead. Despite having no scientific basis or proof regarding the occurrences of
usog, many superstitious Filipinos believe in the practice to this date. However, this superstition lacks
scientific proof.

#5 Women should NOT bathe for about ten days after giving birth

The elders believe that a woman must not take a bath for several days after giving birth. They
recommend waiting for one or two weeks before doing so. This is because they think taking a bath after
giving birth may cause a "bit" or relapse from their recovery. Dr. Laura Fjolek McKain, an OB-
Gynecologist from Wilmington, North Carolina, agrees She said that taking a bath in lukewarm water
after giving birth is therapeutic as it helps quickly recover the mother's episiotomy and wounds
acquired while in labor or delivery This also helps in healing hemorhoids from pregnancy and relieves
tension and exhaustion from her body.

3. Maternal and Child Care Entrepreneurial Opportunities

Instruction: explain the entrepreneurial opportunities in the following fields:       

A. Birthing Clinics
 Department of Health made a memorandunm that
there will no more pregnant mother to deliver
children at home due to unsafe and risk delivery .
 Midwives/Nurses/Physicians are encouraged to
open a birthing center since:
1. Not all pregnant woman can access to hospital
at the same time
2. Hospital addresses different cases of health
 problems
3. Birthing center only focus on parturient cases
cheaper compared to the hospital
 PRO LIFE Advocate
 Can have Philhealth Coverage Accreditation

B. Day Care
 In every minute there are 3 Filipino babies that are
being born (PSA, 2016)
 Babies will be needing a lot as they grow up.
 Parents are away from work
 Need for a place to aid and guide the kids
 Catering children 3 years old to 4.11 years old
children (DSWD, 2011)
 Does not need too much manpower and state of the
art facilities