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Maternal-child nursing

Maternal-child nursing is a specialized field of healthcare focused on caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, as well as caring for infants and children. It involves supporting mothers through healthy pregnancies, assisting with labor and delivery, and ensuring both mother and baby remain healthy after birth. For children, it includes monitoring growth, providing vaccinations, and addressing health concerns. This nursing specialty combines medical knowledge with compassionate care, aiming to promote positive health outcomes for mothers and their children at all stages from pregnancy through early childhood.