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How long does it typically take for breast milk to appear after childbirth?
How long does it typically take for breast milk to appear after childbirth?
What physiological change allows prolactin to stimulate milk production after childbirth?
What physiological change allows prolactin to stimulate milk production after childbirth?
What does the term 'breast crawl' refer to?
What does the term 'breast crawl' refer to?
What happens to prolactin levels in a woman who is not breast-feeding after 2 weeks?
What happens to prolactin levels in a woman who is not breast-feeding after 2 weeks?
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What is a common treatment for breast engorgement?
What is a common treatment for breast engorgement?
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When does breast engorgement typically peak postpartum?
When does breast engorgement typically peak postpartum?
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What sensation may a woman experience before or during breastfeeding due to the let-down reflex?
What sensation may a woman experience before or during breastfeeding due to the let-down reflex?
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Which hormone is responsible for promoting milk let-down?
Which hormone is responsible for promoting milk let-down?
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What characterizes bonding between parents and a newborn?
What characterizes bonding between parents and a newborn?
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Which factor does not significantly affect the bonding process?
Which factor does not significantly affect the bonding process?
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What is the essence of attachment in the context of parent-infant relationships?
What is the essence of attachment in the context of parent-infant relationships?
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Which of the following behaviors is considered part of attachment?
Which of the following behaviors is considered part of attachment?
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What is a potential complication in the attachment process for parents of high-risk newborns?
What is a potential complication in the attachment process for parents of high-risk newborns?
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What emotional change might a partner experience after the birth of a child?
What emotional change might a partner experience after the birth of a child?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding attachment behaviors?
Which of the following statements is true regarding attachment behaviors?
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During what state is the infant most receptive to bonding behaviors from parents?
During what state is the infant most receptive to bonding behaviors from parents?
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What is a significant risk factor for urine retention in postpartum women?
What is a significant risk factor for urine retention in postpartum women?
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Why might tachycardia in a postpartum woman require further investigation?
Why might tachycardia in a postpartum woman require further investigation?
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At what time does blood pressure typically return to prepregnancy levels after childbirth?
At what time does blood pressure typically return to prepregnancy levels after childbirth?
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What typically happens to hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in the first 24 hours postpartum?
What typically happens to hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in the first 24 hours postpartum?
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Which factor contributes to postpartum diuresis?
Which factor contributes to postpartum diuresis?
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What is a common gastrointestinal issue postpartum women may face?
What is a common gastrointestinal issue postpartum women may face?
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How long can coagulation factors remain elevated postpartum?
How long can coagulation factors remain elevated postpartum?
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What might frequent voiding of small amounts of urine indicate in a postpartum woman?
What might frequent voiding of small amounts of urine indicate in a postpartum woman?
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What characterizes the taking-in phase of maternal psychological adaptation?
What characterizes the taking-in phase of maternal psychological adaptation?
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During which phase do mothers typically start to demonstrate increased autonomy?
During which phase do mothers typically start to demonstrate increased autonomy?
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What physical process begins the puerperium period after delivery?
What physical process begins the puerperium period after delivery?
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What change occurs first during uterine involution?
What change occurs first during uterine involution?
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By the end of 10 days postpartum, what typically happens to the fundus of the uterus?
By the end of 10 days postpartum, what typically happens to the fundus of the uterus?
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How much does the uterus typically weigh immediately after birth?
How much does the uterus typically weigh immediately after birth?
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What is a major focus during the letting-go phase of maternal adaptation?
What is a major focus during the letting-go phase of maternal adaptation?
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What is typically true about the taking-hold phase of maternal adaptation?
What is typically true about the taking-hold phase of maternal adaptation?
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Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum infection?
Which of the following is a risk factor for postpartum infection?
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What is considered a postpartum danger sign indicating potential complications?
What is considered a postpartum danger sign indicating potential complications?
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What is the recommended frequency for assessing vital signs during the first hour postpartum?
What is the recommended frequency for assessing vital signs during the first hour postpartum?
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Which condition is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
Which condition is a risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage?
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What is considered a normal pulse rate for a postpartum woman during the first week after birth?
What is considered a normal pulse rate for a postpartum woman during the first week after birth?
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Which symptom might indicate infection in a postpartum patient?
Which symptom might indicate infection in a postpartum patient?
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In the assessment of vital signs, how often should observations be made after the first 24 hours postpartum?
In the assessment of vital signs, how often should observations be made after the first 24 hours postpartum?
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What is a common respiratory rate range for a postpartum woman at rest?
What is a common respiratory rate range for a postpartum woman at rest?
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What is a positive behavior that indicates healthy parental attachment with a newborn?
What is a positive behavior that indicates healthy parental attachment with a newborn?
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Which of the following is a recommended approach for helping siblings adjust to a new baby?
Which of the following is a recommended approach for helping siblings adjust to a new baby?
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What should be assessed to evaluate a family's readiness for parenting?
What should be assessed to evaluate a family's readiness for parenting?
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Which of the following factors may impact the family dynamics when a newborn arrives?
Which of the following factors may impact the family dynamics when a newborn arrives?
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What is a challenge faced by families after discharge from the hospital?
What is a challenge faced by families after discharge from the hospital?
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What should be encouraged to help siblings feel involved with the new baby?
What should be encouraged to help siblings feel involved with the new baby?
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Which behavior is a common sign of negative parental attachment towards the newborn?
Which behavior is a common sign of negative parental attachment towards the newborn?
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How should childbirth be explained to an older sibling?
How should childbirth be explained to an older sibling?
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Study Notes
Maternal Psychological Adaptation
- Rubin's three phases: taking-in, taking-hold, and letting-go
- Taking-in phase: client needs sleep, depends on others, relives birth events (1-2 days)
- Taking-hold phase: dependent & independent behaviors, focused on health of self & infant, increased autonomy (2-3 days to several weeks)
- Letting-go phase: reestablishes relationships, assumes parental role, separates from symbiotic relationship with infant, accepts reality of infant (continues after)
Postpartum Period
- Puerperium: 6 weeks after delivery of placenta, called the fourth trimester
- Body returns to pre-pregnant state by ~6 weeks
- Reproductive system adaptations: uterine involution (3 stages)
Uterine Involution
- Muscle fiber contraction
- Catabolism (shrinking of cells)
- Regeneration of uterine epithelium
Other Adaptations
- Cervix: returns to pre-pregnant state by ~week 6, but not same shape initially
- Vagina: mucosa thickens and rugae return within 3-8 weeks, potentially larger than pre-pregnant state
- Perineum: edema and bruising common, healing takes 2-6 months, Kegels are beneficial
- Cardiovascular System: increased cardiac output, then decreases to pre-pregnancy levels (~3 months)
- Hemoglobin & Hematocrit: slight decrease then gradual increase in next 2 weeks
- Urinary System: glomerular filtration rates increased during pregnancy, return to normal by ~6 weeks
- GI System: decreased bowel tone & constipation common, stool softeners may be prescribed
- Musculoskeletal: fatigue and joint pain, returns to normal ~ 6-8 weeks
- Integumentary: pigmentation fades, hair loss possible, striae (stretch marks) fade to silvery lines
- Respiratory & Endocrine: return to pre-pregnancy levels within ~1-3 weeks (tidal volume, minute volume, vital capacity, and functional residual capacity)
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Test your knowledge on breastfeeding and parent-infant bonding with this informative quiz. Explore key concepts such as breast milk production, the let-down reflex, and the emotional changes that occur in new parents. Ideal for those interested in maternal health and child development.
