Perinatal Nurse Practitioners in Illinois

  2. Perinatal Nurse Practitioners
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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 Illinois
female nurse

Hannah Flex, CNM

Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
1024 North Blvd Ste 208, Oak Park, IL - 60301
708-386-4292    
female nurse

Melissa Tate, NP

Perinatal Nurse Practitioner
611 W. Park St., Urbana, IL - 61801
217-383-3311    

Other Nurse Practitioners in IL: Gerontology NP214 Family NP6614 Nurse Practitioner NP5227 Obstetrics & Gynecology NP68 Pediatrics NP595 Primary Care NP241 Psych/Mental Health NP799 Acute Care NP678 Adult Health NP736 Women's Health NP260 Occupational Health NP11 Critical Care Medicine NP35 School NP3 Pediatrics, Critical Care NP47 Community Health NP6 Neonatal, Critical Care NP59 Neonatal NP97
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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