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The Normal Puerperium

The Normal Puerperium. Randy Heninger LT, NC, USN Student Nurse Midwife/WHNP 1/10/05. Newborn Infants need. Easy access to mother Appropriate feeding Adequate environment Parental care Cleanliness Observation of body signs by someone who cares and can take action if necessary

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The Normal Puerperium

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  1. The Normal Puerperium Randy Heninger LT, NC, USN Student Nurse Midwife/WHNP 1/10/05

  2. Newborn Infants need • Easy access to mother • Appropriate feeding • Adequate environment • Parental care • Cleanliness • Observation of body signs by someone who cares and can take action if necessary • Access to health care for suspected of manifested complications • Nurturing, cuddling, stimulation

  3. Newborn Infants need • Protection from • Illness • Harmful practices • Abuse/violence

  4. Newborn Infants need • Acceptance of • Sex • Appearance • Size

  5. Newborn Infants need • Recognition by the state (vital registration system

  6. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Information/counseling on • Care of the baby and breastfeeding • What happens with and in their bodies including signs of possible problems

  7. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Information/counseling on • Self care/hygiene and healing • Sexual Life

  8. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Information/counseling on • Contraception • Nutrition

  9. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Support from • Health care providers • Partner and family- emotional and psychological

  10. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Health care for suspected or manifested complications • Time to care for the baby • Help with domestic tasks • Maternity leave • Social reintegration into her family • Protection from abuse/violence

  11. In the Postpartum PeriodWomen Need: • Women may fear • Inadequacy • Loss of marital intimacy • Isolation • Constant responsibility for care of the baby and others

  12. Respiratory • Mechanical • Biochemical • Lung Volumes • Ventilation • Diffusing Capacity • Acid Base Changes

  13. Respiratory

  14. Respiratory

  15. Cardiovascular • Anatomic • Cardiac Output • Heart Rate • Stroke Volume • Blood Pressure • Regional Blood Flow • Heart Sounds • EKG • Echocardiogram

  16. Cardiovascular

  17. Cardiovascular

  18. Hematological • Total Blood Volume • Plasma Volume • RBCs • Hgb & Hct • WBCs • Platelets • ESR • Serum Fe • Coagulation

  19. Hematological

  20. Hematological

  21. Hematological

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