BUBBLE-EE

Question 2

Breasts

Answer 2

soft to filling; no redness, lumps, or cracked nipples. Mild tenderness is common as milk comes in.

Question 3

Uterus

Answer 3

firm, midline; fundus at or 1-2 cm below the umbilicus within 24 hrs postpartum.

Question 4

Bladder

Answer 4

non-distended; patient voids within 6-8 hrs after delivery without difficulty

Question 5

Bowels

Answer 5

active bowel sounds; passing gas. The patient may not have had a bowel movement yet but should not be in distress

Question 6

Lochia

Answer 6

rubra (bright red), moderate in amount, no large clots or foul odor

Question 7

EPISIOTOMY/ PERINEUM

Answer 7

mild swelling or tenderness if a tear/ episiotomy occurred, no signs of infection (redness, discharge)

Question 8

EXTREMITIES

Answer 8

no swelling, pain, or signs of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Question 9

EMOTIONAL STATUS

Answer 9

mood stable; bonding well with baby, no signs of postpartum depression or anxiety