OB Lecture 5- Keppler

Question 1

What is the puerperium stage? How long after childbirth does it last?

Answer 1

the period of about six weeks after childbirth during which the mother’s reproductive organs return to their original nonpregnant condition.

Question 2

How long will a mother have urinary/fecal incontinence postpartum?

Answer 2

Up to 6 months

Question 3

How common is baby blues after delivery?

Answer 3

70% have baby blues

Question 4

What is the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression?

Answer 4

Baby blues usually improves and postpartum depression is persistent

Question 5

Which of the following accurately describes the puerperium?
1. A temporary change in color of the female perineum that appears in the late third trimester as she nears delivery
2. The time between delivery and approximately 6 weeks postpartum when maternal physiology gradually returns to baseline
3. The time from delivery of the fetus to delivery of the placenta
4. A gradual change in cervical tone and position that occurs during prodromal
labor and prior to active labor

Answer 5

2. The time between delivery and approximately 6 weeks postpartum when maternal physiology gradually returns to baseline

Question 6

True or False: A postpartum patient with 2 months of depressed mood, anhedonia, difficulty sleeping and trouble bonding with her newborn can be reassured that her symptoms are just the “Baby Blues” and will improve with time?

1. True
2. False

Answer 6

2. False

The timeframe in which symptoms occur is often the distinguishing factor because baby blues should subside after a few weeks while PPD can last up until a year or longer. Baby blues should only last like 2 weeks.