Week 5- leftover PP Flashcards
1
Q
what is the term for the period after delivery of the placenta lasting 6 weeks
A
puerperium
2
Q
how long can alba last
A
up to 6 weeks
3
Q
due to clotting factors watch for __ post partem
A
DVT/PE
4
Q
what happens to glomerular filtration rate and renal flow after labor
A
they increase
5
Q
is it normal to have decreased bowel sounds for several days after birth?
A
yes
6
Q
is diaphoresis common after Postpartem
A
yes for about a week
7
Q
what happens to estrogen and progesterone levels after delivery
A
they drop quickly
8
Q
what happens to prolactin levels if not breastfeeding
A
they drop
9
Q
when do you use warm and cold compresses on a breast
A
warm before feeding, cold between feedings
