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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario
Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario
PSY 280
12/3/2018
When carrying a baby and even when you have recently gave birth to a
baby women can expect and experience many changes to their body. Dealing

Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario
with your health is crucial for your your developing child. The significance of
eating healthy and routinely and engaging in light physical activity can go a
very long way during pregnancy and postpartum phases of a woman’s life.
There are few changes that modify a woman’s life hormonally, physically, and
rationally (Artal and O’Toole, 2003). With the goal that you can be better
prepared for these changes, I have arranged a plan of action, shown below,
that will greatly influence your newborn child's future advancement and your
wellbeing. Making sure your body is well and happy will keep baby healthy
and happy as well.
Client 1: Pregnant woman, 6 month gestation
• Nutrition: eat healthy meals daily. Either in 3 large meals a day or 6 small