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Postpartum Terms

Horizontales
This is a sign of bowel function after having a cesarean delivery
Saturating this many pads in one hour is a sign of increased bleeding and warrants further intervention
After the first 24 hours postpartum, this may promote comfort for a woman suffering from hemorrhoids or an episiotomy
A phase of emotional lability characterized by irritability, crying episodes, anxiety, confusion, and sleep disorders which usually resolves about two weeks postpartum.
A phase of maternal adaptation where the mother becomes preoccupied with the present
If a nurse discovers a boggy uterus postpartum, she should perform this intervention to the fundus
A hormone released from pituitary gland that initiates milk production
If the fundus is found in this position to the right or left, the client should empty their bladder
Verticales
When the uterus fails to contract after delivery
The second stage of lochia expelled 3-10 days postpartum & is pinkish brown in color
A gradual process where the uterus returns to its natural size
Phase after birth where mother sleeps and depends on others to meet her needs and infant's needs
Phase where the woman/mother reestablishes relationships with other people
Exercises that help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
Estrogen and progesterone levels do this after the placenta is delivered