Assess for position and size. Teach S/S of infection, teach proper pericare
What is diastasis abdominis?
separation of the rectus abdominis muscles may occur leaving part of abdominal wall with no support except skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia & peritoneum.
What is hydroamios & macrosomia and how does it affect the uterus?
Hydraminos is too much amnionic fluid, macrosomia is a large baby. Both stretch the uterus more than normal and make it hard for the uterus to contract after birth.
What is evidence of satisfactory involution?
Firmness of uterus, rate of uterine descent & nature of lochia.
What is an episiotomy?
A surgical incision of the perineal body - assess using REEDA - redness, edema, echymosis, discharge, approximation
What is involution?
the process by which the uterus returns to its normal size.
