NUR 406 The puerperium
- How long does it take for the body to go back to normal?
- weeks
Answer
Changes immediately after delivery are rapid
- Involution
Answer Rapid reduction in size of uterus and return to nonpregnant state
- After pains
- Cervical changes
Answer Contractions after the birth of the baby More common in subsequent child
Answer Flabby/formless Bruised
Changes from round to horizontal, which is a permanent change
- When is the cervix considered closed?
Answer When lochia stops
- What can occur in the vagina after birth?
Answer Swelling & bruising
- REEDA assessment for an episiotomy 1 / 2
Answer Redness Edema
Ecchymosis Discharge Approximation
- Return of menses for a non-breastfeeding woman
Answer 7-12 wks
- Return of menses for a breastfeeding woman
Answer Depends on the length of time the woman breastfeeds & if formula supplements are used
- What may be a good choice of birth control when the baby is nearly fully breastfed?
Answer Lactation amenorrhea (LAM)
- What is considered "nearly fully" breastfed?
Answer 1) No more than 2 mouthfuls a day of juice, water, etc.
2) Don't go longer than 4 hrs during day, 6 during night
- How old does the baby have to do for LAM to work?
Answer Under 6 months
- Abdomen after birth
Answer Appears loose and flabby
Striae are present, they generally fade but don't fully disappear
- What things impact stooling after the mom gives birth?
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