Postpartum Teaching

2. A birth control method that is effective only if used all the time, and has no contraindications.
4. Birth control method that protects against STI's.
6. This method of birth control should only be used in an emergency.
8. Mother's may experience this infection in the breast..
10. Used to screen for postpartum depression.
14. A complication that can occur even up to six-weeks postpartum and can lead to seizures.
18. Use cold compress and cabbage leaves to treat this condition.
20. Client receives injection every three months. Causes weight gain and decreased bone density.
21. Can be placed postpartum. Contraindicated if client has PID.
25. A visit here will be conducted for mothers who have a history of substance abuse.
26. Permanent birth control.

1. Passage of stool is slow due to release of relaxin.
3. Due to an infection of the uterus, the uterus does not decrease in size.
5. If the uterus is not firm, do this.
7. This type of birth control requires a prescription from the provider. The woman must be fitted for the correct size.
9. The second stage of lochia is described as brown or pink in color.
11. This life-threatening condition causes sudden cardiorespiratory collapse and DIC.
12. A pill that can be taken during lactation to prevent pregnancy.
13. This is a birth control method in which the female checks her temperature every morning. Natural ______ ______
15. A hormonal method of birth control that is placed monthly.
16. The postpartum client needs a lot of this when she goes home
17. Not to be used if client has history of hypertension, blood clots, is smoker, or heart disease.
19. An infection of the uterus.
22. On the second to fifth day after birth, you may see up to 3 liters output.
23. The taking-in phase is characterized by this type of maternal behavior.
24. This is a separation of the abdominal muscles. Diastasis __________