Postnatal Care Flashcards
1
Q
When is the postnatal period?
A
First 6 weeks after baby is born
2
Q
What are common problems encountered in the postnatal period?
A
- Problems with feeding
- Problems with bonding
- Social issues (partner, other children and financial issues)
3
Q
Who does a woman see in the postnatal period?
A
- Midwife (at home for first 9/10 days)
- Health visitor
- GP (6 week postnatal check)
4
Q
What are some complications associated with breast feeding?
A
- Mastitis
- Blocked milk ducts
- Difficulty feeding/baby latching
- Skin irritation “cracked nipples”
5
Q
What are some key postnatal conditions?
A
- Post partum haemorrhage
- Venous thromboembolism
- Sepsis
- Psychiatric disorders
- Hypertensive disorders
6
Q
What is primary postpartum haemorrhage?
A
Blood loss >500mls within first 24hrs of delivery
7
Q
What is secondary postpartum haemorrhage?
A
Blood loss >500mls from 24hrs post partum to 6 weeks
8
Q
What are the 4T’s of post partum haemorrhage?
A
- Tone
- Trauma
- Tissue
- Thrombin
9
Q
Why are pregnant women more likely to develop thromboembolism?
A
Because pregnancy is a hyper-coagulable state
10
Q
Signs a woman may have a thromboembolic disease?
A
Women with unilateral leg swelling and/or pain and woman complaining of SOB or chest pain
