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Postpartum Care Flashcards

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Postpartum Period

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Birth to about 6 weeks after

Return of reproductive organs to pre-pregnancy state

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4th Trimester

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Puerperium

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Uterus Weight Full Term

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11x bigger than per-pregnacny!!

6weeks - 80 grams

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Subinvolution

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Failure of uterus to return to original state
Hemorrhage is a BIG Problem
Most common cause: Retained placental fragments and infection

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Oxytocin

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Released by posterior pituitary
Promotes homeostasis
Prevents hemorrhage
Causes contractions- compresses blood vessels
Helps uterus get smaller
Breastfeeding within 1-2 hours also helps!

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Afterpains

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Contractions after birth

More common with 2+ child

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Lochia Rubra

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Red discharge

Birth to about 4 days

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Lochia Serosa

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Pink discharge

Day 3/4 until about 10 days

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Lochia Alba

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White/ Yellow discharge
Can continue up to 4-8 weeks after delivery
Flow is normally until 6 weeks

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Menstrual Cycle

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Not breastfeeding will return around 4-10 weeks

Breastfeeding will return around 3 months or cessation of breastfeeding

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Fundus Movement

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Decreases 1cm a day

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Hemorrhage

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1 pad per hour
>500 ml vaginal deliver
> 1,000 ml c-section

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Fluid Change

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Diuresis 12 hours after birth
Decreased bladder sensitivity- may cause over distention of the bladder
Diaphoresis is very common- especially at night
May lose up to 5lbs in first few days

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1st Degree Laceration

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Only the skin of the perineal area

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2nd Degree Laceration

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Skin and the perineal muscle

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3rd Degree Laceration

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Skin, perineal muscle, and part of the anal sphincter

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4th Degree Laceration

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Skin, perineal muscle, complete tear of anal sphincter and involves tissue lining the rectum
Extensive repair

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18
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Bowel Function

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May take up to 3-4 days 
From lack of food during labor, fear r/t lacerations
STOOL SOFTENERS! 
Should be passing gas
NO SEX 6 WEEKS
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Breast Changes

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Little change in 1st 24 hours
72-96 hours breast milk comes in (3-4 days)
Become fuller and heavier
Warm, full and tender
Cant pump away inflammation
Progesterone DROPS
20
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Not Breastfeeding Measures

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Tight, supportive bra
Avoid stimulation- hot shower
Breast Binder
Ice packs

21
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Ovulation

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Not breastfeeding- 7-9 weeks

Breastfeeding- 2-18months depending on exclusivity

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Blood Changes

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Increased clotting factors and fibrinogen
Hypercoaguable state
High risk for thromboembolism, especially after c/s
150,000 platelet count= LOW < = Pre-eclampsia

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Skin Changes

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Face, nipples and line down center of stomach get darker from increased estrogen

24
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Striae Gravidarum

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Stretch marks
darker pink/ red/ purple in white women
2/3 get them
10% of black women get them- appear lighter

25
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BUBBLE HE

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Breasts
Uterus 
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia 
Episipotmy 
Homans sign
Emotional status
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Breast Assessment

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Assess for engorgement, sore or cracked nips

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Uterus Assessment

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Fundus should be level of belly button shortly after birth
Moves 1 cm a day
To the right- possible full bladder or uterine atony!!
Fundal massage if uterine atony is expected

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Bladder Assessment

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Assess for complete emptying, burning and ability to void
Epidural- may need straight cath
C- seciton- indwelling cath

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Bowel Assessment

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No bowel movement 2-4 days
Passing gas is a positive sign
For a c/s assess bowel sounds

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Lochia Assessment

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Rubra- while in hospital
Assess amount, color, any odor
More than a pad an hour- EXCESSIVE 
Clots are normal with fundal massage 
1st few times ambulating- use a blue pad, blood can pool in vagina then rush out when standing
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Episiotomy Assessment

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Assess approximation, swelling, bruising
Ice packs are recommended
Topical meds can help - epifoam, benzocaine
3rd and 4th degree- sitz baths!

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Homans Sign

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Quickly dorsiflexing the foot upward
Looking for calf pain- can indicate thromboembolism
Assess for leg soreness, warmth or redness

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Ambulating PP

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After meds wear off and are stable

4x a day

34
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Sequential Compression Devices

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For c-section patients
On until ambulating
Decreases chances of blood clots

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Emotional Status Assessment

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Note affect, support system
Assess for hx or anxiety, depression, panic disorders
Reaction to labor and birth
Interactions with the baby and partner/family members

36
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DTAP Immunization

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PERTUSSIS
In late 2nd or 3rd trimester
Recommended for those interacting most with baby
Not immunized during pregnancy- do in PP

37
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Rubella Immunization

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Vaccination during PP if not immune
Informed consent is important!
Cannot get pregnant for 1month after vaccination
Side effect: muscle pain

38
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RHOgam

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Given to RH- moms at 28 weeks
Prevents sensitization
Sensitization can occur during miscarriage, trauma, birth
Jehovah witness denies - made from human plasma

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RH -/+ Problems

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If not given RHOgam, RH- blood will attack RBC of baby

Causes anemia, jaundice, and more

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Discharge Lengths

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Vaginal delivery - 48hour

C-section - 96hours, stay a tleast for 48 hours, most go home around day 3

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Prenatal Vitamins

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Continue for up to 6 weeks after birth

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Supporting Mom & Baby Bonding

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Early skin to skin
Rooming in
Touching behaviors
Eye contact, odor, voice recognition

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Discharge Teaching

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Bathing/dressing, diapers, hearing and newborn screening, circumcision care, breastfeeding, formula feedings, contraception, care after discharge, are seat, back to sleep, self care.
6-8week for 1st checkup

44
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SMILE!

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YOURE GOING TO DO GREAT!

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