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Puerperium period
Behind after the delivery of the placenta and lasts six weeks.
The fourth semester
Involution three steps
Contraction of muscle fibers to reduce those stretched
Catabolism which shrinks individual myometrial cells
Regeneratation of uterine epithelium from the lower layer of the decidua. After layers sloughed off
Lochia. What is this
Vaginal discharge that occurs after birth and continues for approximately 4-8 weeks. From involution
It is bright red blood
lochia rubra
Deep red mixture of mucous, tissue, and blood that occurs for the first 3-4 days after birth
Lochia serosa is the second stage
Pinkish brown and is expelled 3-10 days postpartum contains leukocytes
Lochia alba
Is the final stage. White or light brown. 10-24 days and lasts 3-6 weeks
Uterine atony is caused by
Frequent voiding of small amounts less than 150 ml
Urinary retention
Suggest same thing
Reva Rubin phases
three phases
Taking in
Taking hold
Letting go
Taking in phase
Immediate after birth and first 24-48 hours after birth.
Mothers assume passive role for basic needs
Taking hold phase
second phase of maternal adaption.
Starts on second - third day
Concerned with health and newborn
Letting go phase
Maternal adaptation. Establishes relationships with other people. More confidence.
At 1 week the uterus shrinks by
6 weeks it is
50% and weighs 500 grams
Normal at six weeks
During the first 12 hours postpartum. The fungus is
Located at the level at the umbilicus
