Puerperium Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
Period of recovery following giving birth
2
Q
Duration
A
6 weeks
3
Q
What is Lochia?
A
Vaginal discharge containing blood, mucous and endometrial castings
4
Q
Is blood stained discharge normal after giving birth?
A
Yes
- for 10-14 days
5
Q
Vaginal discharge following blood
A
Rubra (fresh red) - 3-4 days
Serosa (brownish) - 4-14 days
Alba (yellow) - 10-20 days
6
Q
Uterine changes following delivery - how long does it take for the fundal height to go from umbilicus -> pelvis
A
Within 2 weeks
7
Q
What initiates lactation?
A
Placental expulsion
8
Q
Decrease/increase in oestrogen and progesterone leads to maintenance of prolactin ?
A
Decrease
