Rasmussen Questions And Answers

Lochia Rubra (red) - Lochia _______ is mostly blood, fragments of decidua, and mucus and starts in postpartum days 1-3 Lochia serosa (pink/brown) - Lochia _____ is blood, mucus, and invading leukocytes and starts in postpartum days 3-10. Lochia Alba (white to yellow-white) - Lochia ______ is non-odorous, mucus-like, with high leukocyte counts and starts in postpartum days 10-14 days (can last 6 weeks.) •The greatest risk in postpartum stage is *hemorrhage, shock, and infection* - The greatest risks to a postpartum mom Oxytoxics - ___________ medications can be given to help promote contraction of the uterus thus decreasing bleeding and chances of hemorrhage *afterpains* ▪ breastfeeding increases the afterpains as oxytocin is released with nipple stimulation. - ________are the contractions pains that help with involution of the uterus (similar to menstrual cramps.) ▪ they can be much more painful for multiparas women and those with an over distended uterus (polyhydramnios, multiple gestations, macrosomic infant, etc.). ▪ they are usually not as bad after the first few days. ▪ Lochia amount varies greatly from woman to woman. ▪ Mothers who breastfeed tend to have less lochial discharge than those who do not because the natural release of the hormone oxytocin during breastfeeding strengthens uterine contractions. ▪ Lochial flow increases on exertion, especially the first few times a woman is out of bed but decreases again with rest.