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Postpartum Adaptatio
Definitions for Postpartum Adaptations
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| afterpains | cramping pain after childbirth, caused by alternating relaxation and contraction of uterine muscles |
| atony | absence or lack of usual muscle tone |
| attachment | development of strong affectional ties as a result of interaction between an infant and a significant other |
| bonding or claiming or binding in | development of a strong emotional tie of a parent to a newborn |
| catabolism | a process that converts living cells into simpler compounds. Involved in involution (normal changes) of the uterus after childbirth |
| decidua | the endometrium during pregnancy. All except the deepest layer that is shed after childbirth |
| diastasis recti | separation of the longitudinal muscles of the abdomen (rectus abdominis)during pregnancy |
| dyspareunia | difficult or painful coitus in women |
| en face | position that allows eye-to-eye contact between the newbord and a parent |
| engorgement | swelling or the breasts resulting from increased blood flow, edema, and the presence of milk |
| engrossment | intense fascination and close face-to-face observation between father and newborn |
| entrainment | newborn movement in rhythm with adult speech, particularly high-pitched tones, whichare more easily heard |
| episiotomy | surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening |
| fingertipping | first tactile experience between mother and newborn. the mother explores the infant's body with her fingertips only |
| fourth trimester | first 12 weeks after birth, a time of transition for parents and siblings |
| fundus | part of the uterus that is farthest from the cervix, above the openings of the fallopian tubes |
| involution | retrogressive changes that return the reproductive organs, particularly the uterus, to their nonpregnant size and condition |
| kegel exercises | alternate contracting and relaxing of the pelvic floor muscles to strengthen them |
| lactation | secretion of milk from the breasts. also describes the period of time of breastfeeding |
| letting-go | a phase of maternal adaptation that involves relinquishing previous roles and assuming a new role as a parent |
| lochia rubra | red vaginal discharge that occurs immediately after childbirth; composed mostly of blood |
| lochia alba | white, cream-colored, or light yellow vaginal discharge that follows lochia serosa |
| lochia serosa | pink or brown-tinted vaginal discharge that follows lochia rubra; composed largely of serous exudate, blood and leukocytes |
| milk-ejection reflex or letdown reflex | release of milk from the alveoli into the ducts |
| oxytocin | posterior pituitary hormone that stimulates uterine contractions and the milk-ejection reflex. Also can be prepared synthetically |
| postpartum blues | temporary, self-limited period of weepiness experienced by many new mothers beginning in the 1st week after childbirth |
| prolactin | anterior pituitary hormone that promotes growth of breast tissue and stimulates production of milk |
| puerperium | period from the end of childbirth until involution of the reproductive organs is complete, approximately 6 weeks |
| recriprical bonding behaviors | repertoire of infant behaviors that promotes attachment between parent and newborn |
| REEDA | Acronym for redness, ecchymosis, edema, discharge, and approximation. Useful for assessing wound healing or the presence of inflamation or infection |
| sibling rivalry | feelings of jealousy and fear of replacement when a young child must share parental attention with a newborn infant |
| subinvolution | delayed return of the uterus to its nonpregnan sixe and consistency |
| taking hold | second phase of maternal adaptation, during which the mother assumes control of her own care and initiates care of the infant |
| taking in | first phase of maternal adaptation, during which the mother passively accepts care and comfort and details about the newborn |
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