Author(s)

Kyoko Asazawa, Natsuko Kojima, Tomoko Kato, Mieko Hirade

Division of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tokyo Healthcare University, Tokyo, Japan.

Background: The aims of this pilot study were to implement and evaluate a postpartum care program for mothers raising children younger than one year to provide physical relaxation, and to reduce mothers’ parenting problems. Methods: A day-service and group-type postpartum care program was implemented with the aim of interacting with peers, promoting local communication, and relaxing mothers. Results: Forty-five pairs of mothers and infants participated in the study. Most of the mothers experienced relaxation, communicated with each other, resolved physical problems, reduced childcare concerns, and developed parenting friends. Conclusions: In addition, feasibility was assured as they were very satisfied with the content of programs such as baby massage and aroma treatment.

Postnatal Care, Mothers, Midwifery, Program Evaluation, Feasibility Studies

Asazawa, K. , Kojima, N. , Kato, T. and Hirade, M. (2020) Implementation and Evaluation of a Postpartum Care Program for Mothers Raising Infants: A Pilot Study. Open Journal of Nursing, 10, 758-769. doi: 10.4236/ojn.2020.108054.