Postpartum & Newborn Care by https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am Your questions en-us 2021-05-17 17:32:39 UTC 2021-07-29 18:10:13 UTC hello@padlet.com PP Vitals alexaro1 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601521559 I was interested to see both in the reading and your lecture how moms heart rate Postpartum decreases to approximately 50-70 BPM over the first 6-10 days. For someone who has a naturally low hear rate (35-45 BPM) would you alter typical practice to accommodate this already low heart rate due to the expected decrease Postpartum. ]]> 2021-06-11 16:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601521559 Abnormal Position of Uterus lschmid6 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601527664 In your video, you had mentioned the uterus can undergo abnormal positioning due to presence of fibroids, full bladder, retained placental fragments, and bottle feeding. Are changes resulting from bottle feeding due to hormones since the mother is not breast feeding or for another reason?]]> 2021-06-11 16:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601527664 Newborn Vitals gbalanza https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601891891 When I was in clinical, I found it difficult to assess breath sounds and respirations in the newborn infants. Any tips on accurately collecting these specific vitals?]]> 2021-06-11 20:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1601891891 Annie_Volle https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1602790379 In clinical, I listened to the lactation specialist talk about the SNS method of breastfeeding. Is that the best method to help babies who have lost more than 9-10% of their birthweight regain weight? 

]]> 2021-06-12 20:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1602790379 Homan's Sign basmaadams https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603009972 I heard during our OB skills day that the Homan's sign is not a popular assessment used to check PP women for possible DVT risk - does that still hold true in modern practice? ]]> 2021-06-13 04:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603009972 Newborn HR aweber120 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603472102 I had a difficult time getting used to hearing the rapid rate of a newborn's HR. Is it OK to "chunk" the HR into 15 sec intervals and multiply by 4 intervals? Of course, listening for a 60 sec would be necessary to check for any murmurs. ]]> 2021-06-13 15:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603472102 What are some of the disadvantages of breastmilk for the mother or infant? acooper194 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603718884 I understand the many advantages, but I am having a hard time understanding the disadvantages. Would it only be disadvantagous for women who should not be breast feeding (if on antithyroid medication, street drugs, HIV positive women) ]]> 2021-06-13 21:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603718884 Spontaneous latching pescobedo1 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603769125 After watching the video on spontaneous latching practice, I wonder if it's just too long of a method to initiate breastfeeding for hospitals here in the US? It seems like a very instinctive method, but lengthy]]> 2021-06-13 23:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1603769125 Wet Diapers slay17 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1604110029 In your video, you discussed how the number of wet diapers should match the newborn's age for the first 4 days and then should increase to 6-8 wet diapers everyday after that. In addition to amount of urine, what should new parents expect for color and odor of their baby's urine? The "Newborn Exam" video stated that some female newborns may experience a small amount of vaginal discharge or bleeding. How long does this last and when should parents be concerned/contact their provider? ]]> 2021-06-14 02:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1604110029 Does the bump from cephalohematomas disappear over time? AsiyaKarapetian https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605571098 I know that cephalohematomas can usually resolve/heal on their own without any major medical treatment. However, I am just curious if a newborn's scalp will appear normal over time after the swelling goes away.]]> 2021-06-14 16:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605571098 Hematocrit acooper194 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605896844 In your Powerpoint presentation it says that you can expect a 2 point drop with every 250 CC blood loss. The book says hematocrit levels may increase due to the loss of plasma and that a decrease in hematocrit is not an expected finding. Is a higher or lower hematocrit a more common finding?]]> 2021-06-14 19:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605896844 Hemorrhage vs Hypovolemia lshiovitz https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605956830 What are the main difference(s) in signs and symptoms between hypovolemia and hemorrhage? ]]> 2021-06-14 20:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605956830 When completing a newborn assessment, and we are trying to determine the baby's ability to smell, the book states we should determine the baby's "ability to distinguish between mother's breast milk and breast milk from others". Do you recommend another method? lschmid6 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605967657 2021-06-14 20:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1605967657 Child Spacing jasmineedwards4 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1606180324 Why is child spacing important/recommended? If the mother gets pregnant shortly after her previous birth, does it lead to complications for the fetus, mother, or both?]]> 2021-06-14 23:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1606180324 Caput succedaneum lyndseywilliams https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1606338240 Does the caput succedaneum typically hurt the baby? We had a baby today that had one on their head after a difficult delivery and she seemed to get very agitated when we were assessing her head. ]]> 2021-06-15 01:02:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1606338240 Why does a mother who has already produced D antigens no longer require Rhogam? Does the baby still need protection from those D-antigen antibodies if they are Rh+? Need a little clarification on that concept. meganbrowning https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1610747064 2021-06-16 19:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1610747064 Breastfeeding Education juliarivalta https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620363344 I experienced a C/s during my clinical rotation and upon assessing the mother and baby in the PACU, the nurse and I noticed the mother had difficulty breastfeeding her baby due to her nipples being "extremely flat." In this case, we exposed her to cold temperature to make them erect. This did not work as the nurse explained to her that she has "true flat nipples." Is using a breast pump before nursing the baby the only option for the mother to successfully have her baby latch? ]]> 2021-06-22 20:58:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620363344 Mop-head baby juliarivalta https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620368749 In the week 4 lecture video, it was vaguely mentioned that there is an indication between mop-head babies and the mother. Is this caused by the mother's hormones? Or is it simply due to genetics (increased hair follicles)?]]> 2021-06-22 21:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620368749 Pre-eclampsia risk postpartum pescobedo1 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620908754 Is there still a risk of developing pre-eclampsia even though the baby and placenta have been delivered because the mother's body is undergoing remodeling of the vascular system after birth? Or is there something going on postpartum that continues to make pre-eclampsia a possibility? ]]> 2021-06-23 03:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1620908754 Excretion of Bilirubin meganbrowning https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1621785879 What determines whether the unconjugated bilirubin will be turned back into conjugated bilirubin or be excreted in either urine or stool? ]]> 2021-06-23 14:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1621785879 What would be the science behind the higher incidence of preeclampsia in those with first time or new sexual partners? dlowenstein https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1621884500 2021-06-23 15:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1621884500 Postpartum Preeclampsia AsiyaKarapetian https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1625824802 I know Postpartum preeclampsia is a life-threatening condition. However, I am wondering if one was to eat food rich in calcium and magnesium after birth could prevent the risk of postpartum preeclampsia. Or is it too late for preventative interventions at this point?]]> 2021-06-25 19:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1625824802 Breastfeeding a newborn with a tongue-tie AsiyaKarapetian https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1625829980 Is there a good technique or a better position to breastfeed a newborn with a tongue-tie? I assume these mothers are less likely to continue breastfeeding since these babies have a difficult time latching. ]]> 2021-06-25 19:27:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1625829980 MgSO4 for seizures lschmid6 https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1627293392 Can mothers be given Keppra as a preventative measure as well for seizures? ]]> 2021-06-27 22:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1627293392 Twins sleeping the same crib https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1664292519 In class, we talked about how the crib should not have stuffed animals, toys, or fluffy blankets, however I am wondering if it is safe for twins to share the same crib.]]> 2021-07-29 17:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mbarger3/nxwv91ujv4x1z1am/wish/1664292519