PUERPERIUM Flashcards
Red due to blood in the lochia
Days 1-3
LOCHIA RUBRA
More pale in color or pinkish
Day 4-10
LOCHIA SEROSA
White to yellow-white due to leukocytes and reduced fluid content
Day 10 to 4-8weeks post partum
LOCHIA ALBA
Shedding of decidua superficialis
Lochia
The time interval immediately after deliverrt of the placenta up to the time when the reproductive organs return to their normal nonpregnant condition
PUERPERIUM
4-6 weeks postpartum
PUERPERIUM
First milk secreted with deep lemon yellow color
Colostrum
Has high protein and mineral content
Colostrum
Less sugar, larger fat globules
Colostrum
Newborn laxative
Colostrum
Has all the vitamins except vit K
Colostrum
Contains all classes of immunoglobulins and antibodies
Colostrum
Secretory IgA is predominant
Colostrum
Contraindications for breastfeeding
Intake of street drugs/uncontrolled alcohol abuse
Infant with galactosemia
HIV infection
Active or untreated PTB
Intake of uncertain medications
Undergoing breast cancer tx
Postpartum weight loss
5-6 kg