Overview
When do most complications occur?
Between day of delivery and the first 6 days postpartum.
What are symptoms of heart failure in pregnancy
What are risk factors for UTI in postpartum women?
Birth trauma, urinary retention, catheterization
These are the normal feelings of sadness that often occur in the first couple of days postpartum
Baby blues
What is a reason for magnesium use in postpartum patients?
Seizure prevention
What has been happening to the overall rate of maternal complications in the U.S.
Increasing
Mom complains of not being able to draw a full breath with extreme pain in her chest. What do you suspect?
Pulmonary Embolism
What are the stages of Sepsis
Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, Septic Shock
What is the main cause of hemorrhage immediately after birth?
Uterine atony?
Mom has a history of HTN and is bleeding. What medications would not be appropriate for her?
Methergine (or Ergonovine maleate)
According to the CDC report from 2022, what is the leading cause of pregnancy-related death?
Mental Health Conditions
This type of high blood pressure occurs before 20 weeks of pregnancy
Chronic hypertension
Mom has a slight fever of 100.8F and is complaining of urinary frequency and chills. What do you suspect
What is the main reason for delayed postpartum hemorrhage?
retained tissue
Mom is having high blood pressures postpartum and has a history of asthma. Which medication would you be surprised to have the doctor prescribe?
Labetalol
What AWHONN educational material is reviewed with all patients prior to discharge.
Post Birth Warning Signs
This type of high blood pressure presents with seizures
Eclampsia
What additional factor should a patient display that would lead to a diagnosis of septic shock?
Extremely low blood pressure that does not respond to fluid replacement.
Mom has bright red bleeding, but her uterus is firm and the trickling does not stop with uterine massage. What do you suspect?
Laceration
What is the reason for magnesium sulfate usage in postpartum patients?
To prevent seizures
Emory Decatur Hospital's commitment to equitable care is embodied in which #
#notonmywatch
What does HELLP Syndrome stand for?
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets
Other than a change in temperature, what symptoms might a patient display if they are developing sepsis?
tachycardia, tachypnea
What is the postpartum depression screening tool used to assess moms?
Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale
Rebound tachycardia is a side effect of which cardiovascular medication?
Hydralazine