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Postpartum Adaptations

Monday, October 21st, 2019
Across
Uncomfortable overfilling of the breasts with the onset of lactation.
Amount of time passed to determine the amount of small, moderate, or large lochia.
Typically does not resume until the baby is no longer breastfeeding exclusively.
The initial milk present in the breasts at the time of birth.
The period of about six weeks of healing and recovery after childbirth during which the birthing parent’s reproductive organs return to their original nonpregnant condition.
The second type of lochia; pinkish brown in colour.
Rubin's second phase of maternal role adjustment.
An uncontracted uterus, at risk for postpartum hemorrhage.
Third stage that co-parents experience as they make a decision to be actively involved and learn about their baby's care.
Overdistention of this organ can cause uterine atony, increasing risk of postpartum hemorrhage.
Postpartum contractions of the uterus which can be more uncomfortable during breastfeeding.
The third type of lochia; whitish in colour, smallest amount.
Rubin's first phase of maternal role adjustment.
Damage to vessel walls from these can increase the risk of a thromboembolism.
Down
The first stage co-parents experience in adjusting to their new role.
The first type of lochia, dark red in colour.
The formation of a bond between a parent and their newborn through a process of physical and emotional interactions.
Pelvic floor muscle training exercises to increase tone, reducing the likelihood of urinary incontinence later in life.
Often returns prior to the resumption of menstruation.
Failure of uterus to return to nonpregnant state.
The second stage that co-parents experience as they recognize their preconceptions about parenthood were not realistic.
The co-parent’s developing bond with their newborn; a time of preoccupation and interest in the baby.
One way the postpartum body eliminates excess fluid as a result of decreasing blood volume.
An ADL that may be culturally influenced in the postpartum period.
Rubin's third phase of maternal role adjustment.
Return of uterus to nonpregnant state following birth.
If required for birth, this usually heals within a few weeks, but could take up to several months to heal completely.
Darkened pigmentation on the face which resolves postpartum
Separation of the abdominal muscles, requiring retraining/strengthening in the postpartum period.