1
Q
Definition
A
Period of recovery following giving birth
2
Q
Duration
A
6 weeks
3
Q
What is Lochia?
A
Vaginal discharge containing blood, mucous and endometrial castings
4
Q
Is blood stained discharge normal after giving birth?
A
Yes
- for 10-14 days
5
Q
Vaginal discharge following blood
A
Rubra (fresh red) - 3-4 days
Serosa (brownish) - 4-14 days
Alba (yellow) - 10-20 days
6
Q
Uterine changes following delivery - how long does it take for the fundal height to go from umbilicus -> pelvis
A
Within 2 weeks
7
Q
What initiates lactation?
A
Placental expulsion
8
Q
Decrease/increase in oestrogen and progesterone leads to maintenance of prolactin ?
A
Decrease
Reproduction SOH
flashcards
Decks in class (50)
# Cards
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Physiology63
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Female reproductive anatomy39
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Male reproductive anatomy34
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Microbiology - STIs etc147
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HIV114
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Contraception103
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Genetics18
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Pregnancy Physiology58
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TOP38
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Antenatal care70
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The Small Baby33
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The Large Baby15
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Gestational diabetes22
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Multiple Pregnancy38
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Pregnancy problems in first trimester49
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Medical problems during pregnancy92
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Problems in late pregnancy59
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Prescribing in pregnancy30
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Normal labour89
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Abnormal labour41
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Care of the healthy newborn39
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Normal foetal adaptations28
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Problems in the neonate43
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Abnormal uterine bleeding30
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Female infertility13
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Male infertility22
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Assisted conception39
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Embryology16
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Pelvic organ prolapse25
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Cervical tumours73
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Endometrial tumours46
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Ovarian tumours58
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Pathology37
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Menopause20
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Ethics14
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Imaging18
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Perinatal psychiatry21
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Nutrition19
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Puerperium8
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Surgical incisions32
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Anaesthesia for labour50
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Benign Breast Disease71
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Breast Malignancy89
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Breast histology11
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Breast Feeding33
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Bony Pelvis Anatomy33
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Lateral Pelvic Wall20
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Childbirth21
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Pelvic Floor Functions26
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CTG8
