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Study guide for NSG 210 Reproduction covering key concepts in obstetrics and postpartum nursing for practical nursing students. Topics include labor stages, APGAR scoring, fetal assessment, postpartum care (lochia, fundal massage, episiotomy care), breastfeeding, newborn conditions, and important vaccines and medications. Well-organized with answer-format content ideal for exam preparation and clinical practice review.

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NSG 210 Reproduction
3-5 days - -ANSWER-the number of days after birth until the milk comes in-ANSWER-6 weeks - -
ANSWER-amount of time after delivery until Mom sees OB



how long must sustain from sex after delivery-ANSWER-6-10 - -ANSWER-number of newborn
wet diapers-ANSWER-10% - -ANSWER-amount of weight Mom will lose postpartum before
beginning to regain-ANSWER-Acrocyanosis - -ANSWER-temporary blueness of the extremities



May last for a few hours and disappear with warming.



normal in newborns-ANSWER-active acquired immunity - -ANSWER-a form of immunity where
the body makes antibodies against a particular disease



Ex: exposure to germs, vaccines-ANSWER-active phase of labor - -ANSWER-2nd part of the 1st
stage of labor



6-8 cm dilated

moderate to strong contractions

regular

q 3-5 min

lasts 40-70 sec-ANSWER-APGAR - -ANSWER-Activity

Pulse

Grimace

Appearance

Respiration

(0-2 pts each)

, done immediately at birth, then again in 5 minutes-ANSWER-bloody show - -ANSWER-
dislodging of thick cervical mucus plug at end of pregnancy, which is a sign of beginning of labor



keeps bacteria out of cervix (infection risk)-ANSWER-Breastfeeding calorie requirements - -
ANSWER-increase by 200 over pregnancy requirements



increase by 500 over pre-pregnancy requirement-ANSWER-breech presentation

longitudinal lie - -ANSWER-birth position in which the buttocks, feet, or knees emerge first-
ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

Bladder assessment - -ANSWER-don't want it full/distended (will halt uterine contractions,
causing bleeding)-ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

Bowel Assessment/education - -ANSWER-risk for constipation/SBO because the labor process
slows down GI tract



may need stool softener-ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

breast assessment/education - -ANSWER-breastfeeding

assess for signs of infection; metastitis

colostrum(yellow & thick; little goes a long way) before milk

put breast milk on nipple for sore, cracked nipples-ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

Emotional status - -ANSWER-bonding w/ baby



Baby Blues (normal), but PostPartum Depression is more severe-ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

Episiotomy/c-section/hemorrhoids considerations - -ANSWER-use ice packs on incision, sitz
bath; peri bottle; spray w/ DermaBlast (numbs)



witch hazel for hemorrhoids-ANSWER-BUBBLE LE

Lochia assessment - -ANSWER-colors (lochia rubba, lochia serosa, lochia alba)

amount (count pads)

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