CPNRE Preparation - Maternal Newborn
and Pregnancy Terms
Types of Breast Feeding Positions (C,C,F,L) *** Cross - Cradle = young babies
Cradle = most familiar but with experienced moms
Foot Ball Hold = small babies or moms with large breasts
Lying down = comfortable for both mom and baby
Cracked nipples *** Due to improper latching. Apply breast milk to tips for lubrication.
Tips for Breast Feeding with Engorged Breasts *** Hand press breast feeding
Normal New Born VS *** Temp = 36.5-37.4
BP = 60-80 systolic - 40-50 diastolic
RR = 30-60 "irregular is normal for first 24Hr
HR = 100-180
O2 % = 95-100%
Define BUBBLEHE *** Breast
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Episiotomy
Homans Sign "DVT indicator"
Emotional Status
, Production of Colostrum begins when? When does a mother milk come in PP? *** Colostrum produced
week 13-nd trimester
Milk comes in 3-4 days after colostrum, after birth of baby.
Why do some moms experience strong pains after breastfeeding? *** Improper latching, thrush
infection, not enough milk production
Involution *** Shrinking of an organ to regular size (Uterus PP)
What level should the fund us be at 1 Hr after birth? How about 1,2,3 days after? *** 1 hr after birth =
level of umbilicus
Each day after = descends 1-2 cm / day
What can cause the fundus to be off Center? *** Full bladder. Get pt to void, if not insert a catheter.
Define Lochia Rubra, Serosa, Alba *** Rubra = bright red - first 3-4 days
Serosa = red/pink tinged - till 10th day PP
Alba = white mucus up to 4-6 weeks PP
Newborn Head Circumference *** 34 - 35 cm
Newborn Chest Circumference *** 30-33 cm (12-13 in)
Newborn head to heel length *** 50 cm / 19 3//4
and Pregnancy Terms
Types of Breast Feeding Positions (C,C,F,L) *** Cross - Cradle = young babies
Cradle = most familiar but with experienced moms
Foot Ball Hold = small babies or moms with large breasts
Lying down = comfortable for both mom and baby
Cracked nipples *** Due to improper latching. Apply breast milk to tips for lubrication.
Tips for Breast Feeding with Engorged Breasts *** Hand press breast feeding
Normal New Born VS *** Temp = 36.5-37.4
BP = 60-80 systolic - 40-50 diastolic
RR = 30-60 "irregular is normal for first 24Hr
HR = 100-180
O2 % = 95-100%
Define BUBBLEHE *** Breast
Uterus
Bladder
Bowel
Lochia
Episiotomy
Homans Sign "DVT indicator"
Emotional Status
, Production of Colostrum begins when? When does a mother milk come in PP? *** Colostrum produced
week 13-nd trimester
Milk comes in 3-4 days after colostrum, after birth of baby.
Why do some moms experience strong pains after breastfeeding? *** Improper latching, thrush
infection, not enough milk production
Involution *** Shrinking of an organ to regular size (Uterus PP)
What level should the fund us be at 1 Hr after birth? How about 1,2,3 days after? *** 1 hr after birth =
level of umbilicus
Each day after = descends 1-2 cm / day
What can cause the fundus to be off Center? *** Full bladder. Get pt to void, if not insert a catheter.
Define Lochia Rubra, Serosa, Alba *** Rubra = bright red - first 3-4 days
Serosa = red/pink tinged - till 10th day PP
Alba = white mucus up to 4-6 weeks PP
Newborn Head Circumference *** 34 - 35 cm
Newborn Chest Circumference *** 30-33 cm (12-13 in)
Newborn head to heel length *** 50 cm / 19 3//4
