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Profuse sweating that occurs after birth, especially at night, to rid the body of fluid retained during pregnancy
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Postpartal diaphoresis
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Uncomfortable uterine cramping that occurs during the early postpartum period as a result of periodic relaxation and vigorous contractions
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afterpains
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The lactogenic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland of lactating women
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prolactin
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_________ is another pituitary hormone that is responsible for uterine contraction and the let-down reflex
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oxytocin
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surgical incision of the perineum to facilitate birth
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episiotomy
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failure of the uterine muscle to contract firmly. It is the most frequent cause of excessive postpartum bleeding
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atony
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an anal varicosity
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hemorrhoid
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return of the uterus to a non-pregnant state
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involution
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The self-destruction of excess hypertrophied uterine tissue as a result of the decrease in estrogen and progesterone level following birth
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autolysis
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terms used interchangeably with postpartum to refer to the period of recovery after child birth that last approximately 6 weeks though the time can vary from woman to woman
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Puerperium
4th trimester |
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Separation of the abdominal wall muscles related to the effect of the enlargement of the uterus on the abdominal musculature
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Diastasis recti abdominis
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Postbirth uterine discharge or flow
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Lochia
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the bright red, bloody uterine discharge that occurs for the first few days following birth; it consist primarily of blood and decidual tissue and trophoblastic debris
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Lochia rubra
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The pink to brownish uterine discharge that begins about 3 to 4 days after birth; it consists of old blood, serum, leukocytes, and tissue debris
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Lochia serosa
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The yellowish white flow that begins about 10 days after birth and continues for 2 to 6 weeks; it consists of leukocytes, decidua, epithelial cells, mucous, serum, and bacteria
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Lochia alba
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term that describes distended, firm, tender, and warm breast during the postpartum period
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engorgement
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failure of the uterus to return to a nonpregnant state.
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Subinvoluntion
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The most common causes for subinvoluntion failure are _______ and _______.
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retained placental fragments
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Medication usually administered intravenously or intramuscularly immediately after expulsion of the placenta to ensure that the uterus remains firm and well contracted
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exogenous oxytocin (Pitocin)
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coital discomfort or pain with intercourse
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Dyspareunia
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exercises that help to strengthen perineal muscles and encourage healing
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Kegel exercises
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Yellowish fluid produced in the breast before lactation
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colostrum
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Increased production of urine that occurs in the postpartum period to rid the body of fluid retained during pregnancy
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Postpartal diuresis
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