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Flashcards in Postnatal Care of Mother and Child Deck (19)
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1
Q

How is the Post-natal period defined?

A

The 6-8 weeks after birth

2
Q

If a woman gives birth at home or at hospital, where does the postnatal care take place?

A

Birth at home, postnatal care at home

Birth in hospital, postnatal care at hospital

3
Q

Postnataly, describe what a Midwife’s role may be

A
  • Screening / identification of at risk clients
  • Signposting, liaison, referral
  • Health promotion
  • Source of information i.e. breast feeding
4
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Postnataly, describe what a Maternity Support Worker’s role

A
  • Assists a midwife
  • A key role for breastfeeding support
  • Supports families with baby care
  • Able to identify deviations from normal and report to midwife / doctor
5
Q

What are some postnatal symptoms of Postpartum haemorrhage?

A
  • Sudden profuse blood loss
  • Faintness, dizziness
  • Palpitations / tachycardia
6
Q

When does the Guthrie heel prick test occur?

A

Day 5 following birth

7
Q

What are some postnatal symptoms of Infection?

A
  • Fever
  • Shivering
  • Pain
  • Offensive vaginal loss
8
Q

Postnataly, discharge from a Health Visitor occurs when?

A

Day 10

9
Q

What are some postnatal symptoms of Pre-eclampsia?

A
  • Headaches
  • Visual disturbances
  • Nausea and vomiting
10
Q

What are some postnatal symptoms of Thomboembolism?

A
  • Unilateral calf pain
  • Redness / calf swelling
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
11
Q

What do NICE guidelines suggest for Postnatal care?

A

NICE (2006)

- Personalised care up to 8 weeks after birth

12
Q

1/4th of Maternal deaths are due to what cause?

A

Sepsis

13
Q

What is Lochia?

A

Vaginal discharge of blood, mucus and uterine tissue following giving birth

14
Q

What are some signs of good attachment and positioning during breast feeding?

A
  • Mouth wide open
  • Less areola visibie
  • No pain
15
Q

What are some signs of successful feeding in babies?

A
  • Audible / visible swallowing
  • Sustained rhythmic suck
  • Relaxed arms and hands
  • Moist mouth
  • Wet / heavy nappies
16
Q

What are some signs of successful breastfeeding in women?

A
  • Breast softening
  • No compression of nipple
  • Woman feels relaxed
17
Q

Give examples of Mental health problems experienced by women in the Postnatal period

A
  • Baby blues
  • Pueperal psychosis
  • Postnatal depression
18
Q

When might “Baby Blues” start following birth?

A

3-5 days following birth

19
Q

The first general examination of a baby occurs within 72 hours of birth, but when is the second examination performed?

A

At 6-8 weeks