Terminology

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Postpartum period

Answer 1

Immediately after birth to about 6 weeks later (until the body has returned to a near non-pregnant state).

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Involution

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Rapid reduction in size of the uterus and return to its non-pregnant state.

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Autolysis

Answer 3

Self-digestion

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Fundus

Answer 4

Top portion of the uterus

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Exfoliation

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Removal of the outer cellular layer

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Lochia

Answer 6

vaginal discharge after giving birth (puerperium) containing blood, mucus, and uterine tissue. Lochia discharge typically continues for 4 to 6 weeks after childbirth, which is known as the postpartum period.

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Decidua

Answer 7

thick layer of modified mucous membrane that lines the uterus during pregnancy and is shed with the afterbirth

Question 8

Puerperium

Answer 8

The postpartum period

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Nullipara

Answer 9

Never had a child

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Dyspareunia

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Painful intercourse

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Menorrhea

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Menstrual discharge

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Amenorrhea

Answer 12

Lack of menstrual flow/discharge

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Striae

Answer 13

Stretch marks

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Hematiria

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Blood in the urine

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Proteinuria

Answer 15

Protein in the urine

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Thromboembolism

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Clot that has dislodged and moves about the body.

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Diuresis

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Removal of fluid through kidneys/urination

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Myasthenia gravis

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Disease characterized by the destruction of nicotinic receptors in skeletal muscles

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Maternal Role Attainment (MRA)

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Process by which a woman learns mothering behaviors an becomes comfortable with her identity as a mother

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Becoming a Mother (BAM)

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Process by which a woman learns mothering behaviors an becomes comfortable with her identity as a mother

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Postpartum doula

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Professional trained to help new mothers after the birth of the baby. “Mother’s Helper”

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En face position

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Direct face-to-face and eye-to-eye contact

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Acquaintance Phase

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First few days after birth, when the mother and baby are getting to know each other

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Phase of Mutual Regulation

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Mother and infant seek to deal with the degree of control to be exerted by each in their relationship. Balance is sought between the needs of the mother and the needs of the infant.

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Reciprocity

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Interactional cycle that occurs simultaneously between mother and infant.

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Engrossment

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Characteristic sense of absorption, preoccupation, and interest in the infant demonstrated by the father.

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BUBBLEHE

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Breast
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Episiotomy/Laceration
Homans/Hemorrhoid
Emotional

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Bogginess

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Softening of the uterus due to inadequate contraction of the muscle tissue.

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SSC

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Skin-to-Skin contact

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Colostrum

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Initial liquid produced by breasts (~12 wk preg) and prior to milk production. (Healthy for baby - antibody rich).

Question 31

Number & type of chromosomes?

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46 chromosomes (23 pairs)

22 pairs of autosomes
1 pair of sex chromosomes

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Cell division leading to growth and development of organs and body cells

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Mitosis

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Preembryonic Stage

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Conception - Day 14

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Embryonic Stage

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Day 15 (Week 3) - ~ 8 weeks post conception

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Fetal Stage

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~ 8 Weeks post conception - ~ 38 Weeks post conception.

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Placenta Accreta

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Placenta doesn’t detach after birth

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Placenta Increta

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Placenta grows into the myometrium

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Placenta Percreta

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Placenta grows through the myometrium

Question 39

Mastitis

Answer 39

Unilateral inflammation / bacterial infection of postpartum mother’s breast.