Exam 2 Flashcards
time from birth to the return of normal pre-pregnancy state
puerperium
the uterus in non-palpable by __ weeks PP
2
the uterus returns to pre-pregnancy state by ____ weeks
6
5 causes of subinvolution
retained placenta
infection
uterine fibroids
bladder retention
uterine over-distention
breastfeeding lowers _____ so you will not ovulate for 6 months
estrogen
vaginal ruggae start to appear after ___ weeks PP
3
fluid expressed in the 1st 72 hours from breasts
colostrum
the maternal CO is high for the 1st ____ hours PP
48
systemic vascular circulation is elevated for ___ weeks PP
12
after birth the mother has reduced ______ blood flow
pulmonary
hormones that drop after delivery of placenta
estrogen and progesterone
hormone that stays high after delivery for breastfeeding
prolactin
dark pigmentation of the face
chloasma
headaches are common for ____ week PP
1
2 diseases that can flare up because of the rebound of the immune system PP
multiple sclerosis
lupus
RhoGam is given ___ weeks gestation and ____ after delivery
28, 72
vaginal delivery length if stay
48 hours
c-section length of stay
3-4 days
you can start taking oral BC at ___ weeks if not breast feeding
6
you can get an IUD at __ weeks PP
6
it is recommended to not get pregnant for __ months PP
18
follow up with OBGYN in __ week PP if there was complications
1
follow up with OBGYN __ weeks PP after c-section
2
follow up with OBGYN __ weeks PP after vaginal delivery
6