This course presents the developing family as a focus for nursing care.
Emphasis is placed on the care of the mother as well as care of the fetus and newborn.
Assessment during all stages of pregnancy and the development of appropriate nursing interventions to promote optimal wellness are emphasized. Consideration of environment expands from immediate and contextual to consideration of the potential environments for this developing family. The effect of cultural and economic influences as well as the utilization of health care technology and the normal process of childbirth is discussed.