Postpartum/Lactation Flashcards
By 12 hours post delivery, the fundus is where?
At the level of the umbilicus
By ______ weeks, the fundus is no longer palpated abdominally.
2 weeks
By ______ weeks, the fundus returns to slightly larger than the pre pregnant size.
6 weeks
Immediately after delivery, the fundus contracts and is located where?
Between the umbilicus and symphysis pubis
Lochia serosa is noted what days postpartum?
14-21 days
By day ____, the cervix dilation is down to ___cm.
day 7, 1 cm
By ____ weeks, the cervix is no longer dilated.
4 weeks
By when during the postpartum period does rugae return?
3-4 weeks
By when during the postpartum period does the vaginal epithelium regenerate?
6-10 weeks
Cardiac output does what during the initial hours postdelivery?
Increases 60-80%
At what point during the postpartum period does cardiac output normalize?
by 2 weeks
Generally, ovulation occurs ___ to ___ days after weaning.
14-30 days
Can the HPV vaccine be given to a breastfeeding mother?
Yes
What are the five stages of grief according to the Elizabeth Kubler Ross model?
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
When does the non-breastfeeding woman likely return to ovulation?
around 39 days PP
