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Postpartum Complications

Teacher: Dr. Barbara Lancaster
Horizontales
Major cause of maternal death in the USA
Term for infection that occurs after childbirth
More likely to occur after a cesarean section
May occur as a result of blood vessel injury in a spontaneous delivery or forceps/vacuum delivery
Occurs when a vessel wall becomes inflammed due to a clot
When bleeding is excessive, this may occur
An early sign of hypovolemic shock in the postpartum woman
Should be started immediately by the nurse if he/she suspects pulmonary embolism
The vein most commonly involved with superficial venous thrombophlebitis
Gentle but firm fundal massage helps to expell these
Important nursing priority of the postpartum fundus
Verticales
A uterine stimulant
Postpartum risk factor
Most common cause of later postpartum hemorrhage
Infection of the breast of a breastfeeding mom
Infection in the fallopian tube(s)
Should a mom continue to breastfeed if she has mastitis?
Most common complication of childbirth affecting 10-15% of women
Lack of muscle tone
Type of attitude the nurse needs to display to help mothers decrease their emotional distress
Helps prevent stasis in the legs and the likelihood of thrombus formation
Important to inspect after childbirth so as to help prevent hemorrhage
What you do not want the fundus to feel like...
Often precludes mastitis
Extreme situation where a woman's ability to recognize reality occurs after she has given birth