Postpartum Physical Changes

Safe Spacing

100

True or False? Having a baby outside of the safe spacing window can increase risk of complications in pregnancy

True

300

True or False? Getting pregnant outside the window of safe spacing guarantees that I will have complications in my pregnancy

False

500

A period of 18 to 24 months that is recommended by healthcare teams to ensure postpartum mothers do not become pregnant again too quickly.

What is safe spacing? 

Uterine Changes

100

How long should you abstain from intercourse after delivery? 

At least 6 weeks

300

Term for expected vaginal bleeding after delivery

Lochia

500

How long does it take for a uterine scar to heal after pregnancy? 

Up to a year 

Mental Health

100

How many months does it take for a postpartum mother to recover from lack of sleep/exhaustion after her baby is born? 

19 months

300

What is the difference between postpartum depression and baby blues? 

1. More severe 

2. PP Depression is symptoms of depression that extend beyond a two week timeline postpartum

3. PP Depression often requires medical intervention 

500

A mental health EMERGENCY where a mother may experience severe hallucinations, delusions, and may think of harming herself or others

Postpartum Psychosis 

Breast Changes

100

True or False: It's normal to not have a period during the time that I am exclusively breastfeeding

True

300

A thick, yellow version of breastmilk that is usually seen the first few days after giving birth

Colostrum

500

True or False: If I do not desire to breastfeed, I need to pump immediately after giving birth. That way I extract all the milk from my body so it doesn't produce any more. 

False