The creamy cheese like substance covering the baby after birth.
What is the vernix?
This should never be done if a prolapsed umbilical cord is suspected.
What is push cord back into the uterus?
This should be heard immediately after birth.
What is cry?
This IM injection is given to newborns.
What is vitamin K?
This is brownish colored lochia
What is serosa?
This is nausea/vomiting that causes electrolyte disturbances during pregnancy.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
This is taken to prevent neural tube disorders.
What is folic acid?
Signs include anxiety, headache, lack of energy and difficulty concentrating.
What is postpartum depression?
What are Mongolian spots?
This woman has been pregnant twice, delivered one baby at 39 weeks, one at 25 weeks, and has never had a miscarriage.
What is G2T1P1A0L2?
A painful emergency condition where vaginal bleeding occurs requiring immediate delivery.
What is abruptio placentae?
Heat should be applied to the area if this condition occurs.
What is mastitis?
These are the indicators that make up the APGAR score.
What are heart rate, respiratory rate, muscle tone, reflex irritability and skin color?
It is important to encourage good fluid intake, and ambulation to avoid this postpartum.
What is constipation?