N 340 Women's Health & Illness in The Expanding Family & N345 Clinical Practicum

Module 4: High Risk Postpartum Illnesses

Name:

1. Maria just had her first baby and is being transferred to your care after a difficult labor. This is what you learn from report: 1) She was in labor for 48 hours 2) Was augmented with Pitocin 3) Had a low forceps delivery 4) Had an estimated blood loss of 600 mls. What two things do these complications put her at risk for during her postpartum recovery? Briefly, how would you prioritize your care because of these potential complications?

2. Name 2 risk factors for (causes of) each of these postpartum complications:

1. Phlebitis:

2. Endometritis

3. Perineal hematomas

4. Postpartum depression

5. Peritonitis

6. Urinary retention

7. Mastitis