puerperium Flashcards
1
Q
what is the puerperium defined as?
A
6 weeks after pregnancty
2
Q
Lochia?
A
discharge from vagina
blood stained> white/yellow
3
Q
what questionnaires can be used to screen for depression?
A
edinburgh postnatal depression scale
4
Q
how should post natal depression be managed?
A
CBT
then medication : sertraline / paroxetine
5
Q
why is fluoxetine avoided as an antidepressant?
A
long half life
6
Q
mastitis when do you give antibiotics
A
breast milk culture positive
infected nipple
not resolving 12-24 hours
7
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