The nurse is caring for a mother after the delivery of her infant.The mother had reported using an antidepressant through her pregnancy and is worried about her baby.The nurse should reassure the mother and:

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To help eliminate barriers to care, the nurse can be welcoming to the patient and reassure her that her well-being is the primary goal.By caring for the mother, you are caring for the fetus/infant.Some infants prenatally exposed to substances, such as opiates, antidepressants, and certain prescription medications, may exhibit symptoms of withdrawal in the first hours to days of life; however, when carefully monitored and managed with rooming-in with the mother, skin-to-skin contact, and breastfeeding, most such infants do not require medical treatment for withdrawal.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Mother After the Delivery