The 7 B's
as a nurse, always encourage this of new mothers
what is breast feeding
When a post partum mom gets out of bed for the first time, the nurse will want to
Be there and watch for signs of hypotension
a nurse must monitor this, which will be taken off usually 1st pp day
waht is the clients dressing. making sure it is CDI
Let parents explore and express these normal feelings and adjust to new lifestyle in this phase
what is letting go
If a post partum vaginal delivery mom states she feels light headed and has had to change her pad 3 times in the last hour, what would be your first thought?
Hemorrhage
This is how long you should encourage a new mother to breast feed
what is 6 months
A nurse must watch for this after a woman has had an epidural, especially before getting out of bed
return of sensations
A post C/S client will normally have this DC'd after 24 hours
what is a foley catheter
Lasts several days, mother becomes more independent
what is taking hold
Increased lochia with clots is a sign of
post partum hemorrhage
This means a post partum mom could be hemorrhaging
what is soaking 1 large pad an hour
A post partum mom who had an epidural is at risk for this, which could also displace the uterus
what is bladder distension
A post partum mom who had a C section will be this for about 12 hours after surgery
what is NPO
mother focused primarily on her own need for taking fluid, food, and sleep
what is taking in
nursing interventions
This happens frequently to new mothers and is why you offer stool softeners
what are hemorrhoids
the new post partum mom will be on this, with side rails up
bed rest
A post partum mom who had a C/S will normally have sutures taken out at this time
what is 1 week after delivery
as a nurse, you must watch and observe for this
what is
risk factors
A new post partum mom must do this within the first 6 hours
what is urinate
bed rest is important after an epidural, allows area to heal and helps to prevent this
what is a post dural headache from the decreased pressure
Reduce discomfort by trying these 3 interventions
what are pain medication, support binder or pillow, manage PCA
Assumes responsibility for own care and shifts attention to behavior of the infant
what is taking hold
causes of post partum hemorrhaging