Lactation 1 (Ch. 15) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the period of reproductive repair called?
A
Puerperium (uterine involution)
2
Q
What are four things that happen during uterine involution?
A
- Decrease in uterine size
- Decrease in uterine volume
- Expulsion of lochia
- Endometrial repair
3
Q
Day # postpartum is when follicle activity starts again
A
10
4
Q
Suckling will suppress what hormone?
A
GnRH
5
Q
(T/F) Mastitis will inhibit involution
A
True!
It will effect milk production during next pregnancy
6
Q
(T/F) Fat will suppress ductal development
A
True!
