Childbirth Educator Postpartum Care 3

Question 1

What are afterpains and why are they more common in multiparous women?

Accepted Answer

Uterine cramps during involution; more common because the uterus must work harder to contract

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Surgical site pain; more common due to repeated incisions

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Perineal soreness; more common due to repeated stretching

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Headaches from epidural; more common due to repeated procedures

Question 2

Which contraceptive method is considered safe to start immediately postpartum even while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Progesterone-only methods (mini-pill, Nexplanon)

Answer

Combined oral contraceptives

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Estrogen-containing patches

Answer

The NuvaRing

Question 3

What is mastitis and how should a breastfeeding educator advise management?

Accepted Answer

Breast infection treated with antibiotics and continued breastfeeding

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Normal engorgement treated by stopping breastfeeding

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Milk duct clog treated only by pumping

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A nipple abrasion that requires a nursing break

Question 4

What is the purpose of sitz baths in postpartum perineal care?

Accepted Answer

To soothe and promote healing of perineal tissues through warm water immersion

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To prevent urinary tract infections

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To stimulate uterine contraction

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To reduce postpartum hemorrhage

Question 5

What should childbirth educators tell new parents about postpartum mood disorders in fathers and partners?

Accepted Answer

Partners can also experience postpartum depression and should be screened

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Only birthing parents experience postpartum mood disorders

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Partner depression is rare and does not require treatment

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Paternal postpartum depression resolves without any intervention

Question 6

When should postpartum individuals seek care for signs of postpartum psychosis?

Accepted Answer

Immediately — it is a psychiatric emergency

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At the scheduled 6-week visit

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After 2 weeks of symptoms

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Only if symptoms persist for a month