Perinatal Nurse Practitioners in Torrance, California

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About Perinatal Nurse Practitioners: Perinatal NPs: Perinatal Nurse Practitioners prepare pregnant patients and their families for the upcoming birth, help develop birth plans, and provide follow-up care. Perinatal Nurse Practitioner teach relaxation techniques to help expectant mothers during stressful times during their pregnancy, and may also teach family members how they can be supportive to the patient. Perinatal NPs show new mothers bonding techniques, as well as, and teach them how to care for their newborn baby, during the postpartum period. Perinatal nurses possess specialized skills and knowledge, and are a vital part of healthcare for women and children.

2 Perinatal Nurse Practitioners found in Torrance
female nurse

Joan Michiyo Kuboshige, FNP

Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
1000 W Carson St # 3, Torrance, CA - 90502
310-222-3446    
female nurse

Marilyn Williams, NP

Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA - 90502
310-222-3563    

Other Nurse Practitioners in Torrance, CA: Acute Care NP33 Adult Health NP15 Family NP154 Gerontology NP6 Neonatal, Critical Care NP2 Nurse Practitioner NP114 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP4 Pediatrics NP24 Primary Care NP5 Psych/Mental Health NP16 Women's Health NP21
Nurse Practitioner (NPs) are also referred as an ARNP (Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner) or APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse). Nurse Practitioners have more authority than registered nurses(RNs) and have similar responsibilities to that of a doctor. They can serve as a primary care or specialty care providers and typically focus their care on a specific population such as families, children, or the elderly. NPs can be specialized in various fields like Cardiology, Emergency, Family practice, Geriatrics, Neonatology, Nephrology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Primary care, Psychiatry, School health, Women's health. NPs provides a broad range of health care services, which includes:
  • Taking the person's history, performing a physical exam, and ordering laboratory tests and procedures.
  • Diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases.
  • Writing prescriptions and coordinating referrals.
  • Providing education on disease prevention and healthy lifestyles.
  • Performing certain procedures, such as a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture.
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