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POSTPARTUM CARE Flashcards

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Refers to the medical and nursing care given to a patient from the time of delivery until her body returns to near its non-pregnant state.

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POSTPARTAL CARE

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The 6-week period after the delivery

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PUERPERIUM

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Beginning with termination of labor and ending with the return of the reproductive organs to the non-pregnant state.

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PUERPERIUM

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Oftentimes referred as the fourth trimester

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PUERPERIUM

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The process when Fundic height descends 1cm per day.
After birth, at umbilicus.
Day 10, behind symphysis pubis, non-palpable.

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INVOLUTION

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Refers to the progressive changes in the uterus after the delivery.

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INVOLUTION

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The descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity

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INVOLUTION

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Fundic height descends

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1cm / per day

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After birth umbilicus is at

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umbilicus

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at Day 10 umbilicus is

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behind symphysis pubis, non-palpable

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  1. Early ambulation
  2. Emptying of the bladder
  3. Foods high in protein, vitamins and minerals
  4. Knee chest or prone position
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TO PROMOTE UTERINE INVOLUTIONS

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  1. Promote normal involution and return to the non-pregnant state.
  2. Prevent or minimize postpartum complications
  3. Facilitate newborn care & self-care by the new mother
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GOAL OF POSTPARTAL CARE

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  1. Nature of labor & delivery and the birth outcome.
  2. Preparation for labor & delivery and for parenting.
  3. Postpartal Complications
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FACTORS AFFECTING POSTPARTAL EXPERIENCE

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A. Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
B. Bleeding – S/S: bright red blood, w/ chills
C. Precipitous/prolonged labor

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  1. Pos-tpartal Complications
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15
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  1. Performing nipple stimulation
  2. Initiating breastfeeding (Cramping is normal and is caused by your baby’s sucking, which stimulates release of oxytocin)
  3. Administering oxytocin IM/IV. c.
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BLEEDING CAN BE PREVENTED BY

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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE CHANGES
CARDIOVASCULAR
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM CHANGES
GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM CHANGES
MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM CHANGES
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM CHANGES

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POSTPARTAL BIOPHYSICAL CHANGES

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  1. Firm
  2. In the midline below the umbilicus
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UTERUS MUST BE (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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  1. Rubra (1-3 DAYS))
  2. Serosa(3-10 DAYS ),
  3. Alba (10-14 DAYS)
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CLASSIFICATIONS OF LOCHIA (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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  1. If w/ very foul odor, sign of infection
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LOCHIA (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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Gradually closes at week 6

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CERVIX (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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  1. Edematous 1-2 days
  2. Healing of episiotomy takes 4-6months
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CERVIX (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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4-6months

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Healing of episiotomy takes

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23
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  1. Rapid drop in estrogen & progesterone levels with an increase in secretion of prolactin after delivery
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BREASTS (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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24
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transferred from the woman to the newborn through breastfeeding.

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Immunoglobulin A

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25
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Apply a firm bra & ice packs to her breasts (if in pain)

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BREASTS (REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM)

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The average amount of milk produced First week

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6 to 10 oz

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The average amount of milk produced 1 to 4 weeks

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20 oz

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The average amount of milk produced After 4 weeks

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30 oz

29
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how long should you breastfeed?

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Breastfeed per demand

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  1. Requirements for rest and sleep increase significantly
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ENDOCRINE CHANGES

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  1. E & P levels drops rapidly after delivery
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ENDOCRINE CHANGES

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  1. Ovulation and return of menstruation
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ENDOCRINE CHANGES

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  1. BV decreases to non-pregnant level by
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2 weeks after delivery (CARDIOVASCULAR)

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  1. HEMATOCRIT rises by day
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3 to 7 (CARDIOVASCULAR)

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  1. BP remains stable
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CARDIOVASCULAR

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  1. PR returns to non- pregnant state by
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3 months postpartum (CARDIOVASCULAR)

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  1. Pulmonary functions returns to non-pregnant status by
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6 months after delivery (RESPIRATORY SYSTEM)

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  1. Over-distention of the bladder is common
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RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM CHANGES

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A full bladder will

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displace the uterus in the right (RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM CHANGES)

40
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A full bladder can cause

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postpartum hemorrhage (RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM CHANGES)

41
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  1. Adequate urinary emptying generally resume in
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5-7days (RENAL & URINARY SYSTEM CHANGES)

42
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  1. Hunger & thirst are common
  2. Hemorrhoids
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GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM CHANGES

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  1. GI motility and tone return to the non-pregnant state within
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2 wks. after delivery. (GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM CHANGES)

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  1. Ambulates ____________after delivery for NSD
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4 to 8 hrs (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM CHANGES)

45
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  1. Melanin, striae gravidarum gradually fades
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INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM CHANGES

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PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT FOR POSTPARTUM

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B: Breasts
U: Uterine Fundus
B: Bladder Function
B: Bowel Function
L: Lochia
E: Episiotomy (Perineum)
H: Homan’s Sign (Legs)
E: Emotions

47
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STAGE 1: TAKING-IN PERIOD
STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD
STAGE 3: LETTING-GO PERIOD

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POSTPARTAL ADAPTATIONS

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1 to 2 days after delivery

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STAGE 1: TAKING-IN PERIOD

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New mother is typically passive & dependent with energies focused on bodily concerns

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STAGE 1: TAKING-IN PERIOD

50
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She may review her labor & delivery experience frequently

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STAGE 1: TAKING-IN PERIOD

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Uninterrupted sleep is IMPORTANT

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STAGE 1: TAKING-IN PERIOD

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2 to 4 days after delivery

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STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD

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The mother becomes concerned with her ability to parent successfully

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STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD

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Accepts increasing responsibility for her infant

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STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD

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The mother strives to master infant-care skills

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STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD

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The mother focuses on regaining control over her body functions

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STAGE 2: TAKING-HOLD PERIOD

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Occurs when the new mother returns home

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STAGE 3: LETTING-GO PERIOD

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Mother assumes responsibility for newborn care

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STAGE 3: LETTING-GO PERIOD

59
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Postpartum depression most commonly occurs

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STAGE 3: LETTING-GO PERIOD

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  1. Abandonment
  2. Disappointment
  3. Post-Partal Blues
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MATERNAL CONCERNS & FEELINGS IN THE POSTPARTAL PERIOD

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  1. Work
  2. Rest
  3. Exercise
  4. Hygiene
  5. Coitus
  6. Follow-up
  7. Contraception
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POSTPARTAL DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS

MCN LEC MIDTERMS (4 decks)

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