Maternal Exam 3 Review Flashcards

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers maternal adaptation phases, postpartum complications, breastfeeding techniques, and neonatal care based on the provided lecture notes.

Taking in

A maternal adaptation phase occurring in the first $1-2$ days where the mother is dependent, physically exhausted, and mentally relives her labor and birth.

Taking hold

A maternal adaptation phase starting on the second or third day where the mother begins to initiate action and motherhood tasks, though she may feel anxious about her abilities.

Letting go

A maternal adaptation phase occurring $2-6$ weeks postpartum where the mother redefines her roles and moves beyond the early postpartum stage to see the infant as an individual.

Prolactin

The hormone that secretes breast milk and triggers lactation.

Endometriosis

An infection indicated by extreme tenderness on palpation of the uterus, prolonged fever, and foul-smelling lochia.

Lochia rubra

Postpartum vaginal discharge that typically lasts a maximum of $4$ days before changing color.

Mastitis

An infection of the breast where symptoms resemble the flu; the mother should initiate breastfeeding on the unaffected breast.

Vaginal hematoma

A clinical manifestation of postpartum trauma characterized by edema and pain.

Rooting reflex

An infant behavior that serves as a cue indicating the baby may be hungry.

Kegel exercise

A type of exercise recommended to patients during postpartum discharge teaching.

Fundal assessment position

The client is placed in the supine position with one hand at the symphysis and the other at the umbilicus.

Sitz bath

A moist heat intervention used after the first $24$ hours postpartum to assist with perineal healing.

Boggy uterus

A uterine condition often associated with blood clots and retained placenta fragments.

Breast milk storage: Room temperature

Freshly pumped breast milk can be stored at this temperature for up to $4$ hours.

Breast milk storage: Refrigerated

Freshly pumped breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for up to $4$ days.

Pad saturation

A concerning clinical sign of hemorrhage if a perineal pad is saturated within $15$ minutes.

Oral contraceptive contraindications

Conditions such as being currently pregnant or having Lupus that prevent the use of oral birth control.

Postpartum chills and shaking

A normal finding within the first $1$ hour postpartum, often treated with warm blankets or fluids.

Fundal massage risk

The potential for uterine prolapse if the massage is performed too aggressively.

Uterine atony benefits

Breastfeeding helps decrease the risk of this condition for the mother.