Module 06: Care of the Mother and Child During Postpartum Period Flashcards
This phase is known as the six (6) weeks after birth. Under this, the body readjusts physically and psychologically from being pregnant to after birth. This occurs immediately after birth up to 6 weeks until woman’s body to near non-pregnant state.
Postpartal Period (Pueperium)
What is the nurse’s role during postpartum care?
(1) Provide physical care to pregnant woman because patient will experience immense pain.
(2) Provide emotional support, influence the future health of the children.
This refers to the changes of reproductive organs which undergo after birth o return to their pre-pregnancy size and condition.
Involution (Usually occurs in 10 days)
This refers to the failure of the uterus to return to pre-pregnant state after 6 weeks.
Sub-involution (Hemorrhage or Postpartum Hemorrhage: The leading cause of mortality)
This pertains to the cramps following childbirth, this is characterized to be caused by uterine contractions.
Afterpains (This is similar to intermittent cramping manifested in menstrual periods).
Afterpains are more prevalent among women who are:
Women who are breastfeeding because of the hormone of oxytocin, which helps in stimulating the uterine contraction.
This is known as the vaginal discharge after delivery.
Lochia
This is defined as the incision to enlarge the vaginal opening. This aids in cervical dilatation to cater the fetal head and prevent lacerations.
Episiotomy (Midline or Mediolateral)
This incision is characterized as the stitching together the margins of a tear in the tissues around the vaginal opening.
Episiorrhaphy
This is known as the conflicting feelings of joy and emotional letdown during the first weeks of birth. This often occurs due to changes in hormones, specifically the decrease of estrogen and progesterone.
Postpartum blues
This is known as the intense interest of fathers to their new child, which promotes early bonding. This may be furthered by skin to skin contact.
Engrossment
This is known as the persistent mood of unhappiness. Moreover, this is a medical condition that many women get after having a baby. It’s strong feelings of sadness, anxiety (worry) and tiredness that last for a long time after giving birth.
Postpartum Depression
This is known as the affectionate tie that occurs over time as infant and caregivers interact.
Attachement
This phenomenon refers to the strong emotional tie that forms soon after birth between parents and the newborn.
Bonding
This is known as a yellow-ish rich in protective antibodies that is secreted by the breast.
Colostrum
This is known as the infant status in the room with the mother. Under this, this initiative the baby remains with the mother’s room for 23 to 24 hrs a day.
Rooming In
These are substances that increase the production or flow of milk, and a common problem with breastfeeding is the perceived insufficiency of milk supply (breastmilk stimulators, like food and supplements).
Galactogogue
Enumerate BUBBLESHE.
(A) Breast
(B) Uterus
(C) Bladder
(D) Bowel
(E) Lochia
(F) Episiotomy
(G) Vital signs
(H) Homan’s signs
(I) Emotional status
This is known as the period after delivery, usually lasting for 6 weeks. It is characterized as the fourth trimester of pregnancy and is also considered as a time for maternal changes in the body.
Postpartum
These are changes wherein the body returns to the pre-pregnancy state.
Retrogressive
These are changes that prepare the body for new changes in relation to postpartum.
Progressive
What are different retrogressive changes?
(A) Shrinking and descent of the uterus
(B) Sloughing of the uterine
(C) Development of the lochia
(D) Contractions
(E) Recovery of vaginal and pelvic floor muscle
What are the different progressive changes?
(A) Production of breastmilk.
(B) Beginning of parenteral role.
This is caused by intermittent uterine contractions. This occurs mostly in multiparas or in women whose uterus was overly distended.
Afterpains (self-limiting discomforts: 48 hours postpartum)