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)