PP COMP PART 3 (REPRO - EMOTIONAL) Flashcards
- Occurs when the ligaments
become weak - Retroflexion/anteflexion,
retroversion/anteversion or
uterine prolapse may occur
reproductive tract displacement
a condition in which supportive tissues around the bladder and vaginal wall weaken and stretch, allowing the bladder and vaginal wall to fall into the vaginal canal
cystocele
a type of prolapse where the supportive wall of tissue between a woman’s rectum and vaginal wall weakens
rectocele
management for reproductive tract displacement
surgery, kegels
Tearing of the ligaments of the symphysis pubis
separation of the symphysis pubis
s/sx of separation of the symphysis pubis
pain upon turning/walking
waddling gait
swollen and tender SP upon palpation
separation of the symphysis pubis - wear ___
pelvic binder
separation of the symphysis pubis - avoid ___ for an extended period
heavy lifting
separation of the symphysis pubis - consider ___ for any future pregnancy
CS birth
separation of the symphysis pubis - usually takes ___ weeks healing and the pt should stick to ___
4-6 weeks
bed rest
- Immediate feelings of sadness after childbirth
- Occurs as a response to the anticlimactic feeling after
birth & probably is related to hormonal shifts
postpartal depression
true or false - May continue beyond the immediate postpartal period &
may even be present for longer than 1 year
true
risk factors of PP depression
- hx of depression
- troubled childhood
- low self esteem
- stresst
- lack of support people
- differences between partners
management for PP depression
- counseling
- discover of the problem
- antidepressant therapy
- Psychosis exists when a person has lost contact with reality
- Appears exceptionally sad
postpartal psychosis
- May deny that she has had a child
- May voice thoughts of infanticide or that her infant is possessed
postpartal psychosis
risk factors of PP psychosis
- sx of mental illness
- death in fam
- loss of job
- divorce
- major life crisis
management for PP psychosis
- counselling
- antipsychotic meds
- not leaving her alone
- not leaving her alone w infant
