Journal of Nurse Midwifery and Maternal Health

Genetic diseases may seem esoteric to nurses, but knowledge of genetic disorder will help nurses to recognition and assessment of possible genetic disease, to obtain comprehensive family histories, identify high risk for developing malformation, help people to make informed decisions about and understand the results of their genetic/genomic tests and therapies, and refer at-risk people to appropriate health care professionals and agencies for specialized care. Nurses should have independent knowledge on genetics and disorders rather than depending on medicine professionals. Controls of Occupational hazards are another key component in prevention of malformations. Occupational nurses can advice to clients to avoide of exposure to teratogens (e.g. alcohol, recreational drugs, and certain chemicals and infectious agents) during pregnancy. Nurse administrator can design a policy Guidelines to facilitate the integration of various departmental staff to provide comprehensive nursing Care package for patients and family with congenital malformation. Keywords: Role of Nurse; Prevention; Congenital Malformation.

In our nation, lots of herbal remedies are use during and after the pregnancy. These products are in practice since ancient times. The herbal remedies are safe and having significant effect on the maternal outcomes and lactation. India is a land of rich biodiversity and plant based medicines are widely used from the time immemorial for treatment of various diseases. A living tradition proved by the existence of rural practitioners of herbal medicine including birth attendance and bone setters as also by the abundance of simple home (grandmother) remedies still used extensively in the countryside. The remedies like Panjiri, Ajwain, Ashwagandha and hearal tea have significant effect on lactation, depression management and decline breast engorgement. Furthermore, the present study concluded that, herbal medicines can be used during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care after proper validation of the remedies. The utilization of herbal remedies should be done under expert monitoring to avoid possible harmful effects. Keywords: Herbal; Remedies; Pregnancy; Panjiri; Ajwain