Table of Contents
STEPS #
- Establish rapport (refer steps)
- Provide privacy and ensure client assume desired position
- Explain to client the need to attend antenatal clinic and procedures involved
- Explain the possible cause of constipation to her
- Advice client to take adequate fruits, vegetables and high fibre in diet
- Encourage her drink at least 8 cups of water per day
- Counsel client to drink warm water on waking up from bed
- Counsel client not to delay the edge to defecate
- Counsel client to empty the bowel regularly
- Encourage client to walk, move or exercise daily as can tolerate
- Counsel not to use enema or purgative
- Advice client to report to the clinic in case of severe constipation
- Encourage client to ask questions and give appropriate answers
- Emphasize the need for client to adhere to information given
- Express appreciation of client for her cooperation
- Record and report all information in the Maternal and Child Health Book (Manual or Electronic)
