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MCN postpartal adaptation

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puerperium   postpartal period, woman readjusts, physically and psychologically, from pregnancy and birth. occurs immediately after birth until approx 6wks.  
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reproductive changes   involution of uterus, cervical changes, vaginal changes, perineal changes, recurrence of ovulation and menstruation.  
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cervical changes   cervix is flabby, formless, and may appear bruised. shape of external os is permanently changed, closes slowly takes about a week.  
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involution of uterus   rapid reduction in size and return of the uterus to nonpregnant state. decidua is irregular, jagged, & varied in thickness. outer most layer becomes necrotic and sloughed off in lochia. exfoliation occurs.  
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exfoliation of placental site   heals the placental site. very important aspect of involution, if healing leaves scar the area for future implantation is limited, as is the # of possible pregnancies.  
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changes in fundal position   immediately after birth contracts to size of large grapefruit,within 6-12h rises to umbilicus because of blood and clots in uterus. boggy uterus is no good. decreases 1 finger breadth per day  
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boggy uterus   soft, spongy assoc. with excessive uterine bleeding.  
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subinvolution   and slowing of descent of fundus. caused by infection, fever, tachycardia, oversized uterus  
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lochia   rid of uterus debris. classified according to color.  
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lochia ruba   dark red. first 2-3 days, epithelial cells, RBC, WBC, shreds of decidua, occasionally meconium, lanugo, and vernix. few small clots common.  
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lochia serosa   pinkish color. days 3-10. same as ruba plus, serous exudate, microorganisms  
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lochia alba   persists a week or two. WBC, RBC, decidua, fat, cervical mucus, cholesterol crystals, and bacteria  
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vaginal changes   appears edematous and may be bruised, small lacerations may be evident, vagina decreases and rugae return within 3-4wks  
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perineal changes   appear edematous and bruised, episiomoty or lacertation edges should be drawn together. healing occurs 2-3wks after birth. complete healing may take 4-6mths  
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recurrence of ovulation and menstruation   varies, nonbreatfeedig 6-8wks, breastfeeding 3months(assoc. w/ rise in estrogen levels, breastfeeding alters GnRH  
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abdominal wall   loose and flabby, stretched, responds to exercise in 2-3months, diastasis recti abdominis (separation of muscles)striae present  
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lactation   breast development in preparation for lactation results from influence of estrogen and progesterone. after birth interplay of maternal hormones lead to milk production. increase 2/3 level  
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GI system   hunger and thirst proceed birth. bowels sluggish due to lingering progesterone, decrease ab tone, and bowel evacuation assoc w/ labor  
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urinary tract   increased bladder capacity, swelling and bruising of tissue, decreased sensation of bladder, risk for overdistention. puerperal diuresis  
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vital signs   fever 38C after 24h should be concerned, BP stable, if decrease may be hemmorhage  
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blood values   I coagulation and immobility @ risk DVT, I WBC, blood loss 250-500mL, C section 1000mL  
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weight loss   wt loss 10-12 lbs from birth, diuresis additional 5lbs, 6-8wks to reach prepregnant wt. if gained average wt. of 25-30lbs  
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postpartal chill   common with trauma, blood loss, hard work of delivery, placental separation, reaction to epidural, vasomotor changes  
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postpartal diaphoresis   caused by elimination of excess fluid and waste via skin produced increased perspiration. night sweats, protect mom from chilling  
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taking-in   passive, dependent, follows decisions, hesitates making decisions, food and sleep are major needs.  
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taking-hold   worry about techniques, failures, feels unsure or tentative, requires assurance that shes doing well, good time to teach  
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maternal role attainment   woman learns mothering behaviors and become comfortable with her identity, form relationship w/ child, binds in to the infant  
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4 stages of maternal role attainment   anticipatory stage(during pregnancy), formal stage(begins at birth), informal stage(mom makes choices), personal stage("mother")  
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postpartum blues   few days in 70%,1-2wk transient, mood swings, anger, weepiness, anorexia. caused by changing hormones, psychologic adjustments, insecurity  
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social support   family relationships important, talk more w/ other parents, support groups are helpful for lack of support system  
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urinary output   blader should be non-palpable and non-distended. high output 2000-3000ml, takes 2-3 days to get rid of. void q4-6h of 150mL  
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breasts   get bra size one size too large  
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latch   milk takes 2-3days to come in. breasts will be soft,filling,full,or engorged. milk everted, falt, or inverted. intact or cracked  
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tx of engorged breasts   ice, cabbage, bra 24/7, binder, tylenol, no meds work  
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lower extremities   risk DVT, watch for pain, redness, and warmth. assess Homans sign  
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nutrition and fluid   extra 500k/cal per day for breastfeeding  
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sleep   daily rest periods, sleep when baby sleep  
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activity   sex 4-6wks, fatigue may consist for months, depends on culture, use support for household chores  
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immobility and muscle strain   encourage early ambulation, watch orhtostatic hypotension, feed and give fluids prior to walking  
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alterations in body image   hardest for the adolescent parents  
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rubella vaccine   1st postpartal visit, needs MMR and cant get pregnant for 3 months if levels less than 1-10  
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RHIgG-RHOGAM   RH+ baby and RH- mom, 72h w/in birth to pretect next pregnancy  
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promotion of well being after C-section   pain mamagement(duramorph work 24h), mobility w/in 24h, s/s of deression, teach(full 6wk recovery, incision care)  
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follow-up care   mom-1-2wks on phone, 6wk check-up, baby 2days-2wks  
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discharge   vaginal-48hours, C-section 96h  
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infertility   cannot get pregnant for a year of having sex without contraception, 40%male, 40%female, 20%other reasons  
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tests of womens fertility   BBT, endometrial biopsy, hormonal assessment, transvaginal u/s, cervical factors, uterine factors  
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BBT   check temp daily for ovulations, occurs when 0.5-1F increase  
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endometrial biopsy   check progesterone levels after 10-12 days ovulation  
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hormonal assessment   FSH,LH,progesterone,TSH,prolactin,androgen  
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transvaginal u/s   follicular monitor, time of ovulation  
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cervical changes   ferning, spinbarkite-clear, stringy, and sticky, means ovulation , looks like egg white  
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uterine factors   HSG-radiopaque to see problems in uterus, hysteroscopy, laproscopy(rule out endometriosis)  
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test of mans infertility   semen analysis-sperm count, motility, quality (morphology)  
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managing infertility   pharmacologic agents, therapeutic donor insemination, assisted reproductive technique, embryo cryopreservation, IVF w/ donor oocytes, gestational carrier, surrogate mother, adoption  
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