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 the heartburn to her
- Advice client to reduce intake of fatty and spicy foods, caffeinated drinks
- Encourage her to eat small meals at frequent intervals but avoid excessive snacking
- Counsel her to avoid bending over or lying flat soon after meals
- Advise her to sleep with extra pillows (pop-up in bed; raise head end of bed)
- Sips of milk to neutralize the acid
- Prescribed antacids should be taken sparingly of in moderate amount
- Advice to her to get out of bed slowly
- Advice to her to get out of bed slowly
- Advice client to report to the clinic in case of severe heartburns
- 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)
- Advise to avoid alcohol intake or smoking
