2. POSTPARTUM / PUERPERIUM Refers to the six-week period after delivery of the baby Principles: Promote healing and involution of different parts of the body Provide emotional support Establish a successful lactation Prevent postpartum complications
4. Vascular changes The 30% - 50% increase in total cardiac volume during pregnancy will be reabsorb into the general circulation WBC count increases to 20,000 – 30,000/mm3 There is extensive activation of clotting factors, which encourages thromboembolization. All blood values are back to prenatal levels by the 3rd and 4th week postpartum
5. Genital Changes Uterus Sealing of the placenta site Reduced to its approximate pregestational size Assessed by measuring the fundus by fingerbreadth In some women, causes afterpains Nursing Management: Never apply heat on abdomen Give analgesics as ordered Advise knee-chest position when perineum has healed
7. Genital Changes Characteristics of Lochia Pattern should not reverse It should approximate menstrual flow. However, it increases with activity and decreases with breastfeeding It should not have any offensive odor It should not contain large clots It should never be absent, regardless of the method of delivery
8. Genital Changes Vagina Involution from soft and with greater diameter than normal until its approximate pregestational state takes the entire postpartal period Nursing Management: Encourage Kegel Exercise
9. Genital Changes Perineum Develops edema and generalized tenderness Labia majora and minora typically remain softened
10. Sexual Activity Maybe resumed by the 3rd or 4th week postpartum if bleeding has stopped and episiorrhaphy has healed
11. Menstruation If not breastfeeding, return of menstrual flow is expected within 8 weeks after delivery If breastfeeding, menstrual return is expected in 3-4 months. In some women, no menstruation occurs during the entire lactation period.
12. Urinary Changes There is marked diuresis within 12 hours postpartum Common complaints are frequent urination in small amounts and difficulty voiding Nursing management: Initiate voiding If measures fail, catheterization as ordered.
13. Gastrointestinal Changes There is delayed bowel evacuation postpartally which maybe due to: Decreased muscle tone Lack of food and enema during labor Dehydration Perineal tenderness Almost immediately, the woman feels hungry and thirsty. She can eat unless she has the after effects of general anesthesia.
14. Vital Signs Temperature may increase Bradycardia is common for the 6-8 days postpartum Orthostatic hypotension and dizziness is common
20. Physiology of Breastmilk Excretion 1.Crying of the baby / Thinking of the baby 2.Posterior Pituitary Gland 3.Oxytocin 4.Let-down reflex
21. Advantages of Breastfeeding For the mother: Economical in terms of time, money, and effort More rapid involution Less incidence of cancer of the breast For the baby: Closer mother-infant relationship Contains antibodies Fewer incidence of GI diseases Always available at the right temperature
22. Health Teachings Hygiene: Wash breast daily Soap or alcohol should never be used Wash hands before and after feeding Insert clean OS squares or piece of cloth in the brassiere to absorb moisture
23. Health Teachings Method: Stimulate the baby to open the mouth by means of rooting reflex Infant should grasp not only the nipple but also the areola Infant should be introduced to breast gradually Infant should be placed first on the breast he fed last in the previous feeding Feed by demand Advise the mother how to relax during feedings
24. Associated Problems and Management Engorgement: tension of the breast during 3rd to 4th days. It fades after the infant begins sucking Advise use of firm-fitting brassiere for good support Cold compress / warm compress depending if the mother will breastfeed or not
25. Associated Problems and Management Sore Nipples Expose nipple to air If normal air-drying is not effective, exposure to a 20-watt bulb placed 12-18inches away
26. Associated Problems and Management Mastitis Antibiotics as ordered Ice compress Proper breast support Discontinue breastfeeding in affected breast
28. Principles of Newborn Care Establish and maintain a patent airway Maintain appropriate body temperature Immediate assessment of the newborn Proper identification of the newborn Nursery care
37. Maintain appropriate body temperature Important as it may lead to cold stress Heat loss in newborn occurs in 4 ways Conduction Convection Evaporation Radiation
75. Head Largest part of the body Fontanelles are neither sunken nor prematurely closed Craniotabes present Caput succedaneum or Cephalhematoma may be present
89. Neck Head rotate freely on the neck and flex forward and back Chest Smaller or as large as the head Breast may be engorged Witch’s milk may be present
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91. Abdomen Liver, spleen, and kidneys may be palpable at birth Dome-shaped Umbilical cord breaks free at 6th – 10th day after birth
92. Anogenital area Inspect anus to ensure presence and patency Female genitalia: may have swollen labia and pseudomenstruation Male genitalia: Scrotum may be edematous Testes should be present Cremasteric reflex should be elicited
93. Extremities Hands are clenched into fist Note for polydactyly or unusual spacing of toes
99. Urinary system Urine is less concentrated Female: strong stream voiding Male: projected arc voiding Autoimmune system Have difficulty forming antibodies until 2 months Passive natural immunity
100. Senses Sight: Can only see within 9 inches away from the eyes on the first 6-8weeks Hearing: As soon as amniotic fluid has been absorbed Taste and Smell: As soon as mucus and fluid have been cleared Touch: Most develop of all senses
101. Neuromuscular System Blink reflex (always present) Sucking reflex (disappears at 6 mos) Swallowing reflex (always present) Extrusion reflex (disappears by 4 months)
120. Management for the Common Health Problems Constipation Encourage breastfeeding Add more fluids, carbohydrates, sugar Colic Feed by demand Burp at least twice during feeding May need to change formula as per doctor’s order
121. Management for the Common Health Problems Spitting up Feed in upright position Position on right side after feeding Burp more frequently Diaper rash Expose to air Careful washing and rinsing
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123. Starch bathSeborrhic dermatitis Apply mineral oil or petroleum jelly on scalp at night before giving shampoo in the morning
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