ATI/ OB | Postpartum Period
From STAT Stitch Deep Dive Podcast Beyond The Bedside by Regular Guy
April 7, 2026 · 55 min · Season 5
About this episode
This episode discusses the postpartum period, focusing on physiological and emotional changes, hemorrhage prevention, and nursing assessments.
https://statstitch.etsy.com The postpartum period is an ongoing process lasting at least 12 weeks, involving rapid physiological and emotional changes. Uterus & Hemorrhage Prevention Postpartum hemorrhage is a critical risk, defined as greater than 1,000 mL of blood loss. To prevent excessive bleeding, the uterine fundus must remain firm, well-contracted, and at or below the umbilicus . If the fundus is not firm, nurses must immediately perform fundal massage and ensure the client empties their bladder . A distended bladder displaces the uterus, severely impairing its ability to contract. Lochia progresses in three stages: dark red rubra (days 1-4), pink/brown serosa (days 4-10), and white/yellow alba (days 10-14). Saturating a pad in under an hour, foul odors, or passing clots larger than an egg are priority danger signs. Cardiovascular & Hematologic Shifts Immediately after birth, cardiac output spikes by 60% to 80% . The body eliminates excess fluid via rapid diuresis (up to 3,000 mL/day) and diaphoresis . White blood cells can normally elevate to 25,000/mm³ due to labor stress. Crucially, clotting factors remain highly elevated for weeks, putting the client at a…
People in this episode
Host: Regular Guy
Topics covered
- postpartum care
- physiological changes
- emotional changes
- hemorrhage prevention
- nursing assessment
- hormonal shifts
- milk production
Keywords
- postpartum
- hemorrhage
- uterine fundus
- lochia
- cardiac output
- diuresis
- DVT
- hormones
- nursing care
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Products: Lochia, DVT
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