Postpartum Flashcards
1
Q
When does entire endometrium become restored
A
3 weeks pp
2
Q
Uterus regains non pregnant size
A
4 weeks pp
3
Q
Vaginal ruggae reappear
A
4th week
4
Q
Lacerations and episiotomy repairs fully healed
A
1-2 weeks
5
Q
Normal function of the urinary tract returns
A
4-6 weeks
6
Q
Blood volume returns to nonpregnant stage
A
2-8 weeks
7
Q
Cardiac output returns to normal nonpregnant state
A
2 weeks
8
Q
In lactating women, ovulation is delayed for how long
A
Until 12 weeks
9
Q
In non lactating women, menses occurs at
A
6-8 weeks
10
Q
Postpartum psychosis
A
W/in 3 weeks
11
Q
Postpartum depression
A
Within 6 weeks
12
Q
Postpartum blues
A
Within 10 days pp, resolve 2-3 days after
13
Q
Fever persists longer than 72 hours despite IV antimicrobial therapy
A
Parametrial phlegmon
14
Q
Most common cause of postpartum fever
A
Endometritis
