3RD EXAM MATERNAL Flashcards
A condition of pregnancy where
the placenta’s blood vessels attach
too deeply to the uterine wall.
Placenta Accreta
A condition where the placenta
attaches more firmly to the uterus
and becomes embedded in the
organ’s muscle wall.
Placenta Increta
How many times should we take vitals
signs during postpartum:
1st hr - every 15 minutes
2nd hr - every 30 minutes
3rd hr - every hour until stable.
In essential Intrapartum Newborn Care Unang Yakap how many min. is its duration
90 minutes
In skin to skin contact in what position the baby is put in mother’s tummy?
prone position
After how many minute duration the baby
will be taken away for
anthropometric measurement,
weighing, vit. K and Hepa B shots,
ophthalmic ointment, wearing of
clothes?
90
Normal Temp for newborn
36 to 37.5
degrees Celsius
WE DO NOT IMMEDIATELY CUT UMBILICAL
CORD IF STILL PULSATING; IF CUT EARLY IT
WOULD CAUSE WHAT HEALTH PROBLEM?
ANEMIA
Is the 6 week period after childbirth
Postpartum
It is a time of rapid physiological
changes within the woman’s body
as it returns to a pre-pregnant
state.
Postpartum
The Reproductive System
Includes the:
Uterus
Cervix
Vagina
Perineum
During pregnancy, it
undergo changes in preparation
for lactation
breasts
which is an
increase in the vascular and
lymphatic system of the breasts,
precedes the initiation of milk
production.
Primary engorgement
Primary engorgement subsides
within how many hours?
24 - 48 hours
a clear, yellowish fluid, precedes
milk production.
Higher in protein and lower in
carbohydrates than breast milk.
COLOSTRUM
It contains immunoglobulins G and
A that provides protection for the
newborn during the early weeks of
life.
COLOSTRUM
Is a hormone made by the pituitary
gland, a small gland at the base of
the brain.
Causes the breast to grow and
make milk during pregnancy and
after birth.
Prolactin
Is an inflammation or infection of
the breast. The infection may be
due to bacterial entry through the
cracks in nipples.
Mastitis
Symptoms of mastitis
Fever
Malaise
Unilateral breast pain
Tenderness in the infected area
Treatment of mastitis
● Antibiotic therapy
● Analgesia
● Rest
● Hydration
Nursing Action for the BREASTFEEDING
woman
● Assess the breast for engorgement
● Inspect the breasts for signs of
engorgement: tenderness,
firmness, warmth, and/or
enlargement.
Breast are soft and non
tender
(Expected Assessment findings)
First 24 hours postpartum
Breast are slightly firm and
non tender
(Expected Assessment findings)
Postpartum day 2
Breasts are firm, tender,
and warm to touch.
(Expected Assessment findings)
Postpartum day 3
After delivery of the placenta, the
uterus begins the process of what?
by which the uterus
returns to a pre-pregnant size,
shape, and locations; and the
placental site heals
involution
women usually do
not experience discomfort
related to uterine contractions
during the postpartum period.
Primiparous women
women
who are breastfeeding may
experience “afterpains” during the
first postpartum days (increase in
oxytocin) infant sucking.
Multiparous women
decrease the risk of postpartum
hemorrhage
contracted uterine
indicates that the
uterus is not contracting and
places the woman at risk for
excessive blood loss
boggy uterus
Stimulates uterine smooth muscle
to produce uterine contraction
Postpartum control of bleeding
Oxytocin (Syntocinon)
10 units in a liter of IV solution or 10
units IM.
Route and Doses of Oxytocin
Decreased pain and inflammation
Ibuprofen (Motrin)
PO; 600 - 800 mg every 6 hrs PRN
Route and Dose of Ibuprofen
incomplete
emptying bladder, inability to void
are common during the first few
days post-birth
Bladder distention
caused by decreased
estrogen and oxytocin levels,
occurs within 12 hours post-birth
and aids in the elimination of
excess tissue fluids
Diuresis
Primary
complications of Diuresis are
bladder
distention and cystitis
Bladder inflammation/infection
Result of having received a
catheter, which can introduce
bacteria into the urinary tract
Cystitis
Uncomfortable and infrequent
bowel movements
Constipation
a postpartum vaginal
discharge. It contains blood from
the placental site, particles of
necrotic decidua and mucus.
Lochia
● Is the heaviest during the first 1-2
hourse after birth
● Bright red and commonly last 1-3
days
● May contain small clots
Lochia Rubra