Postpartum Care

Question 1

Postpartum bleeding lasts between __-___ weeks and results in a total blood loss of ___-____mL?

Answer 1

3-4 weeks
200-500mL

Question 2

This PP bleeding lasts from the first 24H to a few days post delivery; is bright red; is about as heavy as a normal period and contains clots?

Answer 2

Lochia rubra

Question 3

This PP bleeding is pinkish and watery with no clots

Answer 3

Lochia serosa

Question 4

A pregnant uterus can weigh up to ____g?

Answer 4

1000g

Question 5

It takes this long PP for the uterine fundus to shrink between the umbilics and the pubic symphysis?

Answer 5

1 week

Question 6

At this many weeks PP the uterus will be back in the pelvis?

Answer 6

2 wks

Question 7

The uterus returns to normal size between how many weeks?

Answer 7

6-8 weeks

Question 8

In non-breastfeeding mothers, how long will ovarian function take to return?

Answer 8

4-5 weeks

Question 9

What is the most common cause of PP endometritis?

Answer 9

Non-elective C-section (having C-section when labor isn’t working) this is because the mothers wasn’t given ABX prophylactic to prevent infection

Question 10

Sitz baths, donut cushion, and ice packs are all recommended treatment for what?

Answer 10

Perineal or tear injuries

Question 11

How many days in the hospital do patients spend PP in vaginal and C-sections births?

Answer 11

vaginal: 1-2 days
C-section: 3-4 days

Question 12

When can PP patients engage in sexual activity?

Answer 12

4-6 wks

Question 13

How long is it recommended for a PP patient to get pregnant?

Answer 13

18 months after the last birth