OB Lecture 2 Postpartum Flashcards
Gravida
Number of times pregnant regardless of duration or outcome
Para
Number of pregnancies completed past 20 weeks (Must have been delivered)
Abortion
Any loss of pregnancy before 20 weeks or weight less than 500gms.
Spontaneous vs Induced abortions
Spontaneous = miscarriage
Induced = Planned
Term birth
Birth occurring between 38 and 42nd weeks
Preterm birth
Birth after the 20th week but before the 38th week
Postterm birth
Birth after the 42nd week
Trimester
Division of pregnancy into 3 equal parts of 13 weeks each
4 digit PARA (TPAL)
T: All births complete after 37wks
P: All births at preterms (20-37weeks)
A: Abortions either SAB or TAB (Before 20 weeks)
L: Current living children
Multipara
Women who gave birth more than 2 times over 20 weeks
Multigravida
Women who has been pregnant more than once regardless of outcome
Nullipara
A woman never completed pregnancy past 20 weeks
Nulligravida
Women who have never been pregnant
Primipara
Women who gave birth for first time of pregnancy that lasted 20 weeks
Primigravida
Woman who is pregnant for the first time
Postpartum coagulation for women?
Increased clotting factors expected. Clotting where placenta was.
Cardiac output for pulse and BP?
Low pulse and high BP
How may fluid be excreted and whats expected?
Increased urination
Diaphoresis
Expect wet bed sheets and frequent urination
What to expect during first void postpartum?
Expect patient to be dizzy, do not leave her first void - risk for falls
First few voids must be measured
What is normal WBC count for women postpartum?
25-30
Normal is usually 5-10
How much blood is lost during vaginal and c-section deliveries.
200-300 vaginal
700-1000 C-Section
When will RBC return to normal postpartum?
Hgb/Hct?
Within 2-3weeks
Hgb - 12-16
Hct 37-47%
Inspection of breast should consist of what?
Bra, Shape, contour, general symmetry, and nipples
What to look for in temperature of breasts?
Red and Hot can indicate mastitis so pay attention to temperature and color
Where to palpate the breast for milk?
The upper outer quadrant to feel for firmness indicating milk production
What begin milk production in the breasts?
What is it called before its breast milk?
Placental delivery
Colostrum
When teaching new mothers how long to breast feed what do we tell them?
Breast feed or pump every 2-3 hours no matter for how long but at least for 10-15minutes on each side.
What is the 8 day rule?
8th day of life:
8 feedings a day
8 wet diapers
8oz of gained weight
8 glasses of water for mom
How long for breast milk to start producing postpartum?
2-3 days after placental delivery
When does colostrum begin to develop during pregnancy?
Around 13 weeks
If baby is premature what happens to breast milk?
It increases in calorie count and protein