postnatal care Flashcards
1
Q
What are common problems in the postnatal period
A
problems with infant feeding
problems with bonding
Social issues
2
Q
What is a primary postpartum haemorrhage
A
Blood loss of more than 500mls within 24 hours of delivery
3
Q
What is secondary postpartum haemorrhage
A
Blood loss of more than 500mls from 24 hours postpartum to 6 weeks
4
Q
What is Lochia
A
The normal bleeding that occurs to a women after giving birth
5
Q
What is the management of a pregnant women with suspected sepsis
A
Prompt IV antibiotic administration - within 1 hour
6
Q
What time period is considered the postnatal period
A
up to 6 weeks post delivery
