Check those vitals!
A postpartum b/p greater than 140/90 would cause concern for this complication.
What is preeclampsia?
This term refers to reduction in the size of the uterus after the birth of fetus and placenta.
What is involution?
This is the memory device Dr. Iobst suggested for remembering progression of lochia.
What is ready, set, all done! (rubra, serosa, alba)
This type of exercise is recommended after 6 weeks postpartum to prevent urinary incontinence.
What are kegels?
During what postpartum timeframe would a maternal temperature up to 100.4F be normal?
What is the first 24 hours?
This is the height of the fundus at 48 hours postpartum.
What is 2 fingerbreadths (-2cm) below the umbilicus?
This amount of postpartum bleeding would warrant notification of the provider.
What is saturation of 1 pad/hr or more?
These two normal findings of the postpartum perineum may cause decreased feeling of need to void.
What are bruising and edema?
This complication may result in an acute decrease in hematocrit during the early postpartum period.
What is hypovolemia (postpartum hemorrhage)?
Retention of this may cause subinvolution.
What is the placenta?
A postpartum person should have this type of lochia from day 3 to day 10.
What is lochia serosa?
A postpartum patient with a fundus deviated to the side may need this intervention.
What is emtyping the bladder?
A heart rate as low as ____ can be normal in the first two weeks postpartum.
What is 60 bpm?
This postpartum activity may cause more intense uterine contractions.
What is breastfeeding?
For a postpartum person who is now experiencing lochia serosa, a return to this type of lochia would be concerning.
What is lochia rubra (or bright red bleeding)?
This void volume would cause concern for urinary retention.
What is less than 100 mL?
A decrease of this blood product during the immediate postpartum period may result in increased hematocrit.
What is plasma?
Multiples, polyhydramnios, and macrosomia may cause subinvolution due to this problem.
What is uterine distension?
This type of delivery is typically associated with less lochia during the postpartum period.
What is a cesarean birth?
This antidiuretic medication is frequently administered during labor.
What is Pitocin?