Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Postpartum recovery after a cesarean birth includes many of the same assessments as a vaginal birth and postoperative surgeries. Vital signs, breasts, location and tone of the fundus, lochia, extremities,…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Breast-feeding persons are taught to wear supportive bras, feed newborns on demand, ensure a good latch, and air-dry nipples. Breast-feeding can be complicated because the breast-feeding person…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most common complications of birth, occurring after 1 percent to 5 percent of births. PPH is defined by the American College…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Postpartum infections can be caused by multiple factors. Endometritis and wound infections are more likely to occur in persons with prolonged rupture of membranes and chorioamnionitis. Urinary…
Figure 21.1 Postpartum Complications Postpartum complications can occur at any time from birth to 6 weeks and even up to 1 year after birth. These complications can have a tremendous impact on the birthing person, the newborn, and the family. (credit: “First term…
Physiologic Changes During the Postpartum Period The postpartum period is a time of many changes. The nurse assesses for normal and abnormal changes during the postpartum period. During the immediate postpartum period, the nurse performs routine postpartum assessments using the…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Nursing care during the postpartum period includes physical and psychologic assessment and recognition of normal and abnormal findings. Nursing interventions will differ for persons having a vaginal or cesarean…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The new family goes through many psychosocial changes and adaptations during the postpartum period. Attachment styles are different within families and among cultures. Psychologic concerns can negatively…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The physiologic changes that occur in the postpartum period affect every system in the body. Rapid shifts in fluid and levels of estrogen and progesterone occur during the immediate…
Figure 20.1 Postpartum Family Big brother is introduced to his new twin brothers during postpartum care at a Labor and Delivery Unit. (credit: “Meeting the Twins” by Shannon Miner/Flickr, CC BY 4.0) Chapter Outline 20.1 Physiologic Changes During the Postpartum Period 20.2 Psychosocial Adaptation to…