Postpartum Doula Training Questions & Answers Solved 100% Correct!!

Bilirubin - substance created by the normal breakdown of red blood cells colic - frequent or prolonged crying in a healthy baby Colostrum - a specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the newborn can digest Episiatomy - A surgical cute made at the opening of the vagina to prevent rupture of the tissue Fontanels - soft spots, anatomical features of a babies skull Foreskin - a covering of skin over the penile glans grasp reflex - grasps objects placed in the hand Involution of the uterus - the uterus returns to its normal nonpregnant size jaundice - yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by an accumulation of bile pigment (bilirubin) in the blood Lochia - vaginal discharge after childbirth mastitis - inflammation of the breast Mongolian Spots - areas of deep bluish-gray pigmentation most commonly on the sacral aspect of a newborn. BirthmarksMoro reflex - startle reflex Perineal care - Cleaning and taking care of the area between the vagina and anus. It is important in order to avoid infection postpartum psychosis (PPP) - Rare and extremely severe mental illness that may result after giving birth Prenatal mood and anxiety disorders can include - Postpartum depression anxiety psychosis ocd Proper storage for breastmilk - Freshly Expressed or Pumped can be stored on your counter (77 Degrees F) for up to 4 hours, stored in your refrigerator for up to 4 days, stored in the freezer for up to 12 months but best at 6 months. Thawed or previously frozen can be stored on your counter for 1-2 hours, stored in the fridge for up to 1 day and NEVER stored in the freezer again once thawed. Leftover from a feeding can be kept for up to 2 hours after baby finished feeding Rooting reflex - a baby's tendency, when touched on the cheek, to turn toward the touch, open the mouth, and search for the nipple stepping reflex - basis for complex motor skills, with bare feet touching floor infant will mimic a stepping response (disappears around 2 months) Suck reflex - Rooting helps the baby become ready to suck. When the roof of the baby's mouth is touched, the baby will begin to suck. This reflex does not begin until about the 32nd week of pregnancy and is not fully developed until about 36 weeks. Premature babies may have a weak or immature sucking ability because of this. Babies also have a hand-to-mouth reflex that goes with rooting and sucking and may suck on fingers or hands.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least how long - The first 12 months and beyond The most accurate way to take a newborns temperature - Rectally The two sleep states of a newborn are - 1.Light sleep 2.Deep sleep This type of jaundice is the most common - Physiological Vernix - a greasy substance that protects the fetus in utero and can still be present at birth You should feed a newborn how often - On demand 8-12 times a day