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Define involution |\
What is it's opposite?
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clamping/shrinking of uterus |\ |\
opposite: subvolution (bad! at risk for PPH)|\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Discuss the progress expected during involution (4)
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returns to 16w size immediately after delivery
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descends 1-2 cm q 24 H |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
6d = halfway btw symphysis & umbilicus
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9d = no longer palpable
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During postpartum, when is the fundus no longer palpable?
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9-10 days after delivery
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Define FF U-2 |\ |\
fundus firm and 2 fingers below umbilicus
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(opposite of fetal station) |\ |\ |\
Increased risk of subvolution (5) |\ |\ |\ |\
long labor |\
full bladder
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overdistended uterus (multipara OR hydramnios) |\ |\ |\ |\
Define the different types of lochia and when they are expected
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rubra: red & bloody, birth to 4 days
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serosa: pink/brown, day 4 - day 22
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alba: whitish, can last 6 weeks or longer (typical 10-14 days)
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, Who would you expect to have more bleeding after delivery;
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multi or primipara? |\ |\
multi
Normal EBL for c/s vs vag |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
c/s: 1000 mL|\ |\
vag: 500 mL |\ |\
After delivery, the cervix has a permanent appearance of what?
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When does os close? |\ |\ |\
"fish mouth" appearance
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os closes over 2 weeks
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When is vagina expected to return to normal size after delivery?
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Discuss vaginal mucosa |\ |\
normal size: 6-8 weeks |\ |\ |\
↓ mucosa ∵ ↓estrogen from lactation
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What would you expect of estrogen levels after delivery?
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progesterone?
prolactin?
↓ estrogen = LOTS of sweating/peeing (lose 5lbs)
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↓ progesterone
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↑ prolactin
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When does ovulation begin in non-breastfeeding moms?
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Menses? |\
Ovulation in breastfeeding moms? |\ |\ |\
ovulation: 27 days |\ |\
menses: 6-12 weeks |\ |\
*can get pregnant before menses*
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BF moms: 6 months
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