Care of Mother during Postpartum

Question 1

Period beginning after delivery and ending when the woman’s body has returned as closely as possible to its prepregnant state.

Answer 1

Puerperium

Question 2

How long does PUERPERIUM period lasts?

Answer 2

Approximately 6 weeks

Question 3

What physiologic parts of a woman’s body commonly change during puerperium

Answer 3

• Uterine changes
• Vaginal changes
• Urination
• Breast

Question 4

How much does the level of fundus descends each day after delivery?

Answer 4

1 finger breadth or 1 cm

Question 5

At the 10th day during postpartum, the fundus descended at what part?

Answer 5

Pelvic Cavity

Question 6

It is a vaginal discharge that is usually musty and consists of fatty epithelial cells, shreds of membrane, decidua, and blood.

Answer 6

Lochia

Question 7

For about 2-3 days during postpartum the lochia is red in color, it is called?

Answer 7

Lochia rubra

Question 8

After the lochia progresses into a paler or more brownish color it is now called?

Answer 8

Lochia Serosa

Question 9

In the 7th to 10th day the Lochia will turn whitish or yellowish in color and it is called…

Answer 9

Lochia Alba

Question 10

How long does a Lochia usually lasts?

Answer 10

3 weeks

Question 11

It occurs during the 2nd and 5th postpartum days as extracellular water accumulated during pregnancy begins to be excreted.

Answer 11

Postpartum Diuresis

Question 12

It is a yellowish fluid that contains minerals, proteins, IgA, and a laxative effect on the infant. It is secreted during the first 2 days postpartum.

Answer 12

Colostrum

Question 13

This happens when the mother is not often breastfeeding her infant.

Answer 13

Breast Engorgement

Question 14

During this phase of Rubin’s stages, the woman may exhibit passive and dependent behavior.

Answer 14

Taking in phase

Question 15

During this phase of Rubin’s stages, the woman begins to initiate actions and to function more independently.

Answer 15

Taking hold phase

Question 16

During this phase of Rubin’s stages, the woman’s concern extends to her family members and their activitites.

Answer 16

Taking hold phase

Question 17

Common positions for holding baby during breast feeding are.

Answer 17

• Cradle Hold
• Football Hold
• Facing the mother

Question 18

Hormone responsible for menstrual cycle and the secondary characteristics of women.

Answer 18

Estrogen

Question 19

Hormone that is secreted by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.

Answer 19

Progesterone

Question 20

Hormone made by the pituitary gland and is responsible for the production of milk.

Answer 20

Prolactin

Question 21

Hormones present or that increases in lactating women.

Answer 21

• Oxytocin
• Prolactin
• LH
• FSH
• HCG

Question 22

How long does postpartum blues/depression lasts?

Answer 22

3 days

Question 23

Normal blood lost during normal delivery.

Answer 23

500 ml or 1/2 quart

Question 24

Normal blood lost during c-section delivery.

Answer 24

1000 ml or 1 quart

Question 25

Is normal fundus boggy or firm?

Answer 25

Firm

Question 26

Amount of bleeding - Scant Amount

Answer 26

Less than 1-inch stain

Question 27

Amount of bleeding - Light Amount

Answer 27

Less than 4-inch stain

Question 28

Amount of bleeding - Moderate Amount

Answer 28

Less than 6-inch stain

Question 29

Amount of bleeding - Heavy Amount

Answer 29

Saturated peripad within 1-hour