Color of colostrum
slightly yellow
Lochia
First 1-3 days rubra looks like this
red, bloody
When to burp a BF baby?
When switching sides
True or false. Maternal temp 100.4 is normal first 24 hours after birth.
True. From dehydration.
uncomfortable fullness of breasts
engorgement
interventions??
Name two signs the episiotomy may be infected
erythema
discharge
True or false...pregnancy can occur while breastfeeding
TRUE
Describe how to wash eyes
inner to outer corner, different area of cloth for each eye. Water only.
Best intervention to prevent DVT
Early and frequent ambulation
Vegetable used for engorgement
Cabbage
Name two interventions for someone that has a 4th degree laceration.
Stool softeners, increased fluids, walking, increased fiber
number of calories needed while breastfeeding as compared to nonpregnant state
500 more
Should babies be dressed in extra layers to keep them warm?
No. Dress them as you dress yourself. For the season.
First intervention to do with an atonic (boggy) uterus?
Massage it
Name two benefits of breast feeding
cheap
shrinks uterus
nutrition
helps protect baby- antiinfective properties
This may occur when a woman has excessive blood loss. (Two words, first word starts with H, second starts with S)
Hypovolemic Shock
2 Signs/symptoms of DVT
redness, pain, swelling
How to break the suction of a baby that is breastfeeding.
use finger...don't pull
Baby touching cold scale loses heat through what method?
Conduction
Name two ways non BF moms can help DECREASE milk production
Avoiding stimulation
no heat
use cold
Do NOT restrict fluids
Name three possible interventions for someone with hypovolemic shock.
p. 850
Does lochia increase or decrease with too much activity?
increase
Why is state screening done?
Early identification of disorders. Prompt treatment.
Tell me about a newborn's babinski reflex
toes fan out