Ch 16 Nursing management during the postpartum period Flashcards
Bonding
Close emotional attraction to a newborn by the parents that develops during the first 30 to 60 minutes after birth
Attachment
Development of strong affection between an infant and a significant other. This attachment is reciprocal both the significant other and the newborn exhibit attachment behaviors
En face position
Face-to-face while holding or feeding the newborn
Peribottle
Plastic squeeze bottle filled with warm tap water that is sprayed over the peroneal area after each voiding and before applying a new perineal pad
Sitz bath
Bath with room temperature water may be prescribed and substituted for the ice pack to reduce local swelling and promote comfort for an episiotomy , perineal trauma, or inflamed hemorrhoid
Postpartum blues
Phase of emotional liability characterized by crying episodes, irritability, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders. Symptoms usually arise within the first few days after childbirth, reaching a peak at 3 to 5 days and spontaneously disappearing within 10 days
Pelvic floor exercises
Keagles
BUBBLES
Breasts
Uterus
Bowels
Bladder
Lochia
Emotional status
Section (C-section incisions),episiotomy