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postpartum physiologic adaptations

Teacher: Dr. Barbara Lancaster
Horizontales
One of several ways to promote regular bowel elimination following childbirth
Important assessment to check adequate bladder function
Rubella is recommended after childbirth if mother is not immune
Varicose veins of the rectum from increased pressure during pregnancy or pushing during childbirth
Assessed in those who experienced cesarean section
May delay the resumption of ovulation and menstruation
Occurs following birth as a way to rid of the extra fluid required during pregnancy
Positive changes to the uterus following childbirth
Description of lochia/vaginal discharge , for the first few days after birth...bloody
Verticales
Description of lochia/vaginal discharge, on approximate days 10-14, white
Acronym used to assess a perineal tear or episiotomy
Another term for the postpartum period
Encouraged to assist in strengthening abdominal muscles, posture, and reducing musculoskeletal aches/pains
Should not be boggy after birth
Increases while pregnant to assist in clotting during childbirth
Surgical incision of the perineal area
Still used to assist in determining the potential of a clot
May occur following birth due to a rapid decrease in intraabdominal pressure
Description of lochia/vaginal discharge, for apporximate days 3-10, serosanginous
Changes to non pregnant state may take 6-10 weeks