Maternal Awareness of Pregnancy Normal and Abnormal Signs: An Exploratory Descriptive Study
@article{Amasha2013MaternalAO, title={Maternal Awareness of Pregnancy Normal and Abnormal Signs: An Exploratory Descriptive Study}, author={Hadayat A. Amasha and M. F. Heeba}, journal={IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science}, year={2013}, volume={2}, pages={39-45} }
Most pregnant women complain to some degree of minor discomfort. These discomforts are not serious in themselves, but their presence detracts from the mother feeling of comfort and wellbeing. Maternal morbidity and mortality could be prevented significantly if women recognize abnormal signs and promptly seek health care. Aim: The main aim of this study was to evaluate Jordanian women's awareness of pregnancy normal and abnormal signs. Design: This was a descriptive exploratory study. Sample and… Expand
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