Key skills required for maternal newborn nurses include:
- Clinical Skills: Proficiency in conducting prenatal assessments, managing labor and delivery, and providing postpartum care. - Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with mothers, families, and the healthcare team. - Empathy and Compassion: Providing emotional support to mothers and families during a highly significant time in their lives. - Critical Thinking: Quickly assessing and responding to any complications that may arise during pregnancy, labor, or postpartum.
