post partum Flashcards
1 hr after delivery fundal height is at
the umbilicus
1 hr after delivery fundal height is at
the umbilicus
2 days and after delivery uterus shrinks
1cm per day
After day 10 the uterus is not
palpable
before assessing uterus have the patient
empty her bladder
calls for concern when assessing the fundus
if it is not firm
there could be possible urinary _____ if there is you may need to ______
Retention
Catheterize
if uterus is not going back down give
pictocin (aka supplemental oxytocin)
Lochia- Rubra
Dark red 1-3 days
Lochi- Serosa
Pink/brown tinged 3-10 days
Lochia- Alba
yellowish white 10-14 days
scant
light
2.5-10cm
moderate
10-15 cm stain
heavy
saturated in an hour
Lochia danger signs
- reapperance
- odor
- may increase after laying down
- c section
- return of menstrual cycle
- ovulation
vagina after delivery
returns to normal in 6-8 weeks
cervix after delivery
2 finger tips- until 1st week
1 week on = 1 finger tip
issues with perineum
blood, horrible odor
episiotomy
cut to open vagina so baby can fit
ecchymosis
a discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
complete feeling is restored in
4-6 mos
2 days and after delivery uterus shrinks
1cm per day