Postpartum Mothers, Infants, and Families with Newborns
Pregnancy and childbirth are important and unforgettable experiences for many women; however, the postpartum period is often accompanied by physical and psychological challenges. Research indicates that during the early postpartum period, mothers primarily focus on their basic physiological needs, physical recovery, childcare, and the arrangement of support systems. Comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered postpartum care aims to provide sustained and holistic support throughout the entire postpartum recovery period. This model emphasizes appropriate support and guidance at different stages of the postpartum period, including the identification and management of postpartum anxiety or depression and the provision of necessary psychological counseling and support. It offers comprehensive support and care for newborn families, providing education on newborn care, parenting skills, and ensuring that families have the confidence to care for their newborns. It assists family members in smoothly adapting to new life and roles. At this critical time, considering all the needs of the mother and baby, from physical, emotional to psychological aspects, and providing comprehensive, continuous, and family-centered care is of utmost importance.
Whole-Person Care
Maternal physical health care
Maternal mental health support
Continuous Care
Comfortable and safe care environment
Qualified healthcare professionals with specialized competencies
Individualized, needs-based care
Seamless continuity of care across the postpartum period
Family-Centered Care
100% of nurses certified in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
100% of infant caregivers certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Emergency call systems available in patient rooms and public areas
Integrated medical, nutritional, mental health, and community support resources
Capacity: 7 maternal beds and 7 infant bassinets .
2021: 205 admissions; bed occupancy rate: 70.74% .
2022: 215 admissions; bed occupancy rate: 72.57% .
2023: 203 admissions; bed occupancy rate: 66.39% .
2023 repeat admission rate: 29.41% (30 of 102 eligible mothers returned for postpartum care) .
Employee utilization rate: 40.74% (2021), 52.38% (2022), and 47.92% (2023).
Infant identification accuracy: 100% in 2021–2023 (target: 100%)
Diaper dermatitis (diaper rash) incidence: 2.04% (2021), 1.87% (2022), 0.95% (2023) (target: <5%)
Mastitis incidence: 0% in 2021–2023 (target: 0%)
Breastfeeding instruction accuracy: 100% in 2021–2023 (target: 90%) Completeness rate of medical records and nursing documentation during admission: 95% in 2021–2023 (target: 95%)
Oral candidiasis (thrush) incidence: 0% in 2021–2023 (target: 0%)
Hand hygiene compliance rate: 100% in 2021–2023 (target: 90%)
Fall incidence among residents during stay: 0% in 2021–2023 (target: ≤0.07%)
Breastfeeding rate: 96.90% (2021), 96.30% (2022), 97.00% (2023) (target: 80%) Rooming-in rate (mother–infant co-rooming): 18.49% (2021), 28.04% (2022), 41.18% (2023) (target: 10%)
Exclusive breastfeeding rate: 31.6% (2021), 35.5% (2022), 46.5% (2023)
Rooming-in ≥8 hours rate: 27.88% (2021), 36.11% (2022), 51.96% (2023)
EPDS score >10 rate: 25.24% (2021), 20.37% (2022), 18.63% (2023)
2023 in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding rate (46.5%), higher than the average of Kaohsiung medical institutions (26.84%) and Kaohsiung postpartum care centers (26.94%)
Mastitis incidence: 0% in 2021–2023
Oral candidiasis (thrush) incidence: 0% in 2021–2023
Resident fall incidence during stay: 0% in 2021–2023
Infant identification accuracy rate: 100% in 2021–2023
Accommodation facility satisfaction: 92.3% (2021), 90.6% (2022), 90.9% (2023)
Healthcare quality satisfaction: 96.8% (2021), 95.2% (2022), 94.5% (2023)
Staff service attitude satisfaction: 96.8% (2021), 95.1% (2022), 97.1% (2023)
Postpartum care education program satisfaction: 98.41% (2021), 97.24% (2022), 98.06% (2023)
Infant care education program satisfaction: 98.65% (2021), 100% (2022), 98.06% (2023)
Nursing experience of aromatherapy for postpartum emotional status in a novice mother
2023 Publication: Acupoint therapy for postpartum breast pain and lactation outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2022 Hospital-funded research project (Yuan’s General Hospital): Effectiveness of acupoint therapy on postpartum recovery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2021 Taiwan Nurses Association 37th Nursing Research Conference: Systematic review on the effects of acupressure on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Since 2021, the head nurse has actively participated in various professional activities, promoting maternal and infant care knowledge and contributing to public health education and maternal–child health promotion
Invited lecturer at institutions including Fooyin University, Yuan’s General Hospital, Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, Fooyin University Hospital, Pojen General Hospital, Kaohsiung City Health Bureau, and Kaohsiung Clinical Psychologist Association
