Test 3 Flashcards
3 signs that baby is having problems with temperature, oxygenation, or hypoglycemia?
Jitters, Grunting, hypotonia
How often do we assess mother in 4th stage of labor?
q. 15 for 1 hour minimum
Characteristics of fundus after birth?
Firm
At or below the umbilicus and midline
If bladder not firm and above midline what does that mean?
Bladder is full or uterus is full of blood clots
What do we do for a boggy uterus?
- Massage no matter if vaginal or c-section diet.
- Notify physician or midwife
- Oxytocin therapy
- Methylergonovine or carboprost
way by which the uterus returns to pre=pregnant size, shape, and location, and the placement site heals.
Involution
Fever in the mother first 24 hours usually do to?
Dehydration
How many extra calories do breastfeeding mother need?
500 calories per day
at least 2000 ml of fluids/day
What are the five aspects of APGAR scoring
Heart rate Respiratory Rate/effort Muscle tone Reflex irritability Skin color
What are the levels of the APGAR scoring
0-3-indicates severe distress, full resuscitation reuired
4-6 moderate difficulty with transition extrauterine life, rub newborns head, stimulate, administer O2
7-10 indicates stable status, no intervention required
peripheral cyanosis of hands and feet of newborn for first few hours and intermittenly after birth to 7-10 days and is normal?
Acrocyanosis
small white sebaceous glands that appear on the forehead, nose, and chin
Milia
Signs of respiratory distress in newborn?
Grunting Flaring Retracting(if get to this point severe resp depression) Cyanosis Decreased muscle tone Low blood pressure
BUBBLEHE for assessment postpartum
Breast, uterus, bladder, bowel, loch, episiotomy/laceration, homan’s/hemorrhoids, emotional/bonding
What are breast like first three days after delivery?
1st 24 hours- soft, non-tender
2nd day- slightly firm, slight tender
3rd day-firm, tender, and warm to touch
How soon after delivery must the mother have a bowel movement?
24 hours
A blood loss of ________ after a vaginal delivery and _______ after a c-section indicate hemorrhage?
500-vaginal
1000 c-section
3 causes of post part hemorrhage?
Uterine atony
Retained placenta
lacerations
3 phases of maternal attachment (both parents)
- Acquaintance phase
- Phase of mutual regulation
- Reciprocity
Fingertip exploration, en face position, responds verbally to sounds of infant, first few hours
Acquaintance phase
adjustment between needs of mother and needs of infant first few days
Phase of mutual regulation
mutually gratifying interaction, 1-6 weeks
reciprocity
Four stages of Maternal/Paternal Role Attainment
- Anticipatory-during pregnancy
- Formal- when baby is born
- informal-3-10 months after delivery
- Personal-3-10 months after delivery
Transient period of depression
Occurs first few days after delivery
Resolves without intervention in 10-14 days
S/s tearfulness, anorexia, difficulty sleeping, feeling of letdown
Causes: changing hormone levels, psychologic adjustments, unsupportive environment, fatigue, discomfort, overstimulation
Postpartum blues
When does menstration begin in non-lactating women?
6-10 weeks
When does ovulation occur in non-lactating woman?
within 6 month
What does breast milk contain
Protein Lactose Cholesterol-brain development Vitamins and Minerals Antibodies
When should you feed baby after delivery?
Within 1st hour