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Lochia Alba White discharge until cervix closes.
Episiotomy Incision to prevent tearing during delivery.
First Degree Tear Least severe, affects only skin surface.
Second Degree Tear Involves skin and muscle between vagina and rectum.
Third Degree Tear Extends into anal sphincter, very painful.
Fourth Degree Tear Most severe, involves anus from vagina.
Homan's Sign Assessment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Baby Blues Mild emotional changes after childbirth.
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Postpartum Depression Severe mood disorder following childbirth.
Postpartum Psychosis Severe mental illness after childbirth.
Rubella Vaccine MMR vaccine contraindicated during pregnancy.
RhoGam Given to Rh-negative mothers with Rh-positive babies.
Postpartum Hemorrhage Blood loss over 500 cc vaginally, 1000 cc C-section.
Tone Causes Slow steady blood loss due to muscle fatigue.
Trauma Causes Damage to genital structures during delivery.
Tissue Causes Retained placental fragments in uterus.
Thrombin Causes Blood clotting disorders affecting postpartum recovery.
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Pitocin Contracts uterine smooth muscle to reduce bleeding.
Methergine Ergot alkaloid stimulant for uterine contraction.
Carboprost Synthetic prostaglandin for uterine contraction.
Misoprostol Prostaglandin for uterine smooth muscle contraction.
Tranexamic Acid Slows blood clots to prevent prolonged bleeding.
Kernicterus Neurologic damage from high bilirubin levels.
Phototherapy Light treatment to convert bilirubin for excretion.
Light therapy Can increase insensible water loss.