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involution - CORRECT ANSWER-return of the uterus to non pregnant state after birth
where is fundus post delivery - CORRECT ANSWER-U-2
2 cm below the umbilicus
how far does the umbilicus move every 24 hours - CORRECT ANSWER-about 1 cm
subinvolution - CORRECT ANSWER-failure of uterus to return to its non pregnant state
what can cause subinvolution - CORRECT ANSWER-retained placenta fragments, infection
when is afterpains more noticable - CORRECT ANSWER-Macrosomia
multifetal
multiparity
polyhydramnios
lochia rubra ** - CORRECT ANSWER-red
what's seen throughout hospital stay
lochia serosa ** - CORRECT ANSWER-pinkish brown color
after 3-4 days
, lochia alba ** - CORRECT ANSWER-yellow-white
after 10-14 days
lasts 4-8 weeks
can lochia have odor - CORRECT ANSWER-if it does, it indicates infection
when does cervix shorten and firm - CORRECT ANSWER-12-18 hours post partum
uterus is hard and firm but bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER-cervical tear
call HCP, monitor vitals
how often do you check the fundus after birth ** - CORRECT ANSWER-Q15 min
when do abdomen muscles return to non pregnancy strength - CORRECT ANSWER-6 weeks
hormone for milk production ** - CORRECT ANSWER-prolactin
when is estrogen and progesterone the lowest - CORRECT ANSWER-1 week post partum
can lactating or nonlactating women become pregnant quicker - CORRECT ANSWER-
nonlactating
ovulation can occur as fast as 27 days after birth
what poses the largest hemmorhage risk - CORRECT ANSWER-full bladder
last thing to come back after anesthesia - CORRECT ANSWER-urge to void