Physiological changes
Uncontrollable shivering that can occur within 2 hours of birth
What is Postpartum chills?
absence of normal uterine contractions
What is Uterine atony?
Subinvolution is the slowing of the shrinking of the uterus
Early milk contains lots of antibodies and high protein and comes in small quantities
What is Colostrum?
Occurs within the first week after delivery
What is Postpartum or "Baby" blues?
Talking about pregnancy or labor, having others do for her, feeling dependent is what maternal adjustment
What is Taking in Phase?
The return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
What is Involution?
This process also prevents hemorrhage.
Retained placenta, no uterine contractions, and infection can lead to
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
Sleeps between feedings, loses less than 10% birth weight, good skin turgor, and voids 6-8 times means what
What is my baby is getting enough to eat?
Excessive crying, feeling numb, irritability, anxiety, easily frustrated, thought of suicide, eating changes, too much or too little sleep, pains are S/S of this condition
What is Postpartum depression?
En Face position, exploring with fingertips, hand and palmar contact and enfolding baby are part of what
What is attachment relationships?
What is 1-2 cm?
12 hours after birth fundus can be 1 cm about umbilicus and immediately after birth it is about 2cm below umbilicus
how much to too much blood loss for a vaginal delivery
What is > 500mL?
Wearing a tight-fitting bra, not allowing warm showers to touch your breasts and ice packs help to do what
What is Suppress lactation?
The three treatments for Postpartum depression
What is psychotherapy, social support, and anti-depressants
Good time to teach, eagerness to learn, wants to explore her infant is what maternal adaptation
What is the Taking Hold phase?
Sharp abdominal pains that occur during first few days after childbirth
What is afterbirth pains?
can be caused by breastfeeding and can get worse with subsequent pregnancies
Increase heart rate, severe perineal pain, after an assisted birth, and firm fundus
What is Vulvar/Vaginal hematoma?
Best state to offer an infant a feeding
What is Quiet alert state?
Considered a medical emergency
What is Postpartum psychosis?
Acceptance of new role, independence returns, postpartum depression can arise, and rekindling of relationships are part of this maternal adaptation
What is the letting go phase?
massaging with help this condition
What is a boggy fundus?
Ice packs, stool softeners, encourage movement, good peri-care are management for what
What is an episiotomy?
NO enemas or suppositories for episiotomies or 3/4 degree lacerations
Which two breastfeeding holds work well for c-sections
What are Football and side-lying holds?
Hallucinations, delusions, rapid mood swings, bizarre behavior, suicidal actions are part of what condition
What is Postpartum psychosis?
Validation of feelings, trust, empathy, and honesty can provide what to a patient
What is Spiritual care?