Postpartum Fundus & Hemorrhage
What should a normal postpartum fundus feel like immediately after birth?
Firm, midline, about the size of a grapefruit, at or slightly below the umbilicus.
What type of lochia occurs during the first 3 days postpartum?
Lochia Rubra
What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn?
110-160 BPM
What reflex occurs when a newborn’s cheek is touched and they turn toward it?
Rooting Reflex
What causes neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Withdrawal from substances after birth.
What does a boggy uterus indicate?
Uterine atony.
What color is lochia serosa?
What is the normal respiratory rate for a newborn?
30-60 breaths per minute
What reflex causes the infant’s arms to fan outward and return inward when startled?
What is a common symptom of NAS?
Body tremors.
What is the first nursing intervention for a boggy uterus?
Fundal Massage
When does lochia serosa typically occur?
Days 4–10 postpartum.
What is the normal temperature range for a newborn?
96.8–97.7°F.
What reflex produces the fencing position when the head is turned?
Tonic Neck Reflex
What behavioral symptom is often seen in NAS infants?
How much should the uterus descend each day after the first 24 hours?
About 1 cm per day
What type of lochia appears white or clear?
Lochia Alba
How long may a newborn go without urinating after birth?
Up to 24 hours
What reflex occurs when the infant is held upright and makes walking movements?
Stepping (dancing) reflex.
What gastrointestinal symptom may occur with NAS?
What is the most dangerous complication of postpartum hemorrhage?
Hypovolemic Shock
How long can lochia alba last?
What is a typical newborn blood pressure range?
Approximately 65–95 / 30–60.
What reflex is observed when the infant’s head falls backward when lifted?
What feeding problem may occur in NAS?
Poor feeding