PPH Causes
This is the most common cause of early PPH.
What is Uterine atony
These are the hallmark signs of endometritis
What is foul-smelling lochia and uterine tenderness
This is when lochia should begin to lighten in color.
By day 10, it should be serosa or alba.
This is the first line drug for uterine atony
Oxytocin (pitocin)
This is the percent of women who experience baby blues
About 70%
These are risks for uterine atony
What is Prolonged labor, macrosomia, magnesium sulfate
This infection presents with unilateral breast pain and fever.
What is Mastitis
This is whem pospartumm intercourse may resumed.
After bleeding stops and per provider guidance
To control bleeding
This is the postpartum use of misoprostol
This distinguishes postpartum desprssion from baby blues
Symptoms las longer and are more intense
These retained structures can lead to late PPH
What are placental fragments
Pain, edema, and drainage at the incision suggest this condition.
What is wound infection
These warning signs should be reported to the provider.
Heavy bleeding, fever >100.4, foul smelling discharge
This side effect may occur with methylergonovine (Methergine)
Hypertension
This postpartum mood disorder is a medical emergency
Postpartum psuchosis
This clotting disorder is a rare cause of PPH
What is DIC )Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
This diagnostic test confirms DVT.
What is Doppler ultrasound.
Usually 6 weeks postpartum
This is the typical timing for a postpartum follow-up visit.
This is why magnesium sulfate is used postpartum.
To prevent seizures in preeclampsia
This support resource helps manage postparum depession
Psych or social work consult
These vital sign changes indicate hypovolemia due to hemorrhage.
What is Tachycardia adn hypotension
Flank pain and dysuria postpartum may indicate this infection.
What is UTI.
These are examples of non-hormonal contraceptives options postpartum.
Condoms or copper IUD
This pain medicaiton is safe for breastfeeding mothers.
Ibuprofen
These are symptoms of postpartum depression
Withdrawal, sadness, not bonding with baby