Postpartum Care
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Which of the following is true about lochia alba?

  • It is characterized by a moderate amount and contains cholesterol crystals and some bacteria
  • It is characterized by a minimal amount and contains cervical mucus and epithelial cells
  • It is characterized by a foul odor and contains uterine atony
  • It is characterized by a scanty amount and contains leukocytes, decidua, and fat (correct)

    • What is the typical condition of the vagina after delivery?

  • Smooth and swollen, with poor tone (correct)
  • Rough and dry, with increased tone
  • Edematous and bruised, with poor tone
  • Flaccid and atrophied, with increased tone

    • What influences the resumption of menstruation in postpartum women?

  • Uterine involution
  • Ovulation and breastfeeding (correct)
  • Elevated cholesterol levels
  • Presence of leukocytes in lochia

    • What is the characteristic change in the cervical os after childbirth?

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    What is a typical feature of the perineum after delivery?

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    Study Notes

    Postpartum Care

    • Refers to medical and nursing care given to a woman during the puerperium, a 6-week period after delivery, from labor termination to the return of reproductive organs to a nonpregnant state.

    Postpartum Biophysical Changes

    Uterus

    • Involution process takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete
    • Weight decreases from 21 lbs to 2 oz
    • Fundus steadily descends into the true pelvis
    • Fundal height decreases about 1 fingerbreadth (1 cm) per day
    • By 10 to 14 days postpartum, the fundus cannot be palpated abdominally

    Lochia

    • Discharge from the uterus during the first 3 weeks after delivery
    • Types of lochia:
      • Lochia Rubra: dark red discharge occurring in the first 2 to 3 days
        • Contains epithelial cells, erythrocytes, and decidua
        • Characteristic human odor
      • Lochia Serosa: pinkish to brownish discharge occurring 3 to 10 days after delivery
        • Serosangineous discharge containing decidua, erythrocytes, leukocytes, cervical mucus, and microorganisms
        • Strong odor
      • Lochia Alba: almost colorless to creamy yellowish discharge occurring from 10 days to 3 weeks after delivery

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    Test your knowledge of postpartum care with this quiz on the biophysical changes that occur in the uterus after childbirth. Explore the medical and nursing care given to women during the postpartum period, and enhance your understanding of the physiological changes in the reproductive organs during this crucial time.

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