Puerperium Flashcards
Involution of uterus
Immediately
Puerperium
4-6 w postpartum
Decidua becomes differentiated to necrotic sup layer and basal layer
2-3 d pp
Uterus to true pelvis
2 w
Entire endometrium restored
3 weeks
Uterus at non pregnant size
4 w
Lochia
1-3
4-10
10- 4 to8 w
Rubra
Serosa
Alba
Prolongation of lochial discharge
Uterine bleeding
Uterus is larger and softer than normal
Retention of placental fragments or pelvic infection
Subinvolution of Uterus
Uterotonics and antibiotics
Hemorrhage 1-2 w pp
Abn involution or placental retention or placental polyp
Late pp hemorrhage
Vaginal ruggae appear
Lacerations and episiotomy repairs healed
4 w
1-2 w
Diuresis is greatest
Normal function
2-5 d
4-6 w
Normal BV
Normal CO
1 w
2 w
Post partum weight loss Uterine evacuation Diuresis Dec Na space Pre preg weights
5-6 kg
2-3 kg
2 kg
6 months
Colostrum lacks
Vit K
Major proteins of mature human milk
Lactobumin
Casin