To keep the bladder empty, if the bladder is full it can stop the uterus contracting which can lead to bleeding.
Postpartum care will focus on the following issues: Soreness of the genitals, Genital Discharge, Contractions, Urination Problems, Hemorrhoids and bowel movements.
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The importance of medical record keeping is keeping a treatment record of a patient that allows medical professionals to know the patient's past
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Postpartum depression is sometimes called the baby blues. Typical postpartum depression symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, irritability and mood swings.
Someone who's going through postpartum depression shouldn't deal with dieting. Women should eat 2000 calories a day, postpartum or not. No difference there.
Postpartum depression can affect mothers even a couple of years after the birth of their child.
Part of any patient assessment is asking the patient direct questions. So you'd inquire about pain on urination. If present while the man is urinating, or immediately after urination, you can observe for usual signs of pain, such as facial grimacing, verbal indications such as holding back a moan or cry, etc. You should also watch for avoidance, meaning, if a man tries to hold his urine as long as possible to avoid discomfort.
Postpartum depression is often divided into two types: early onset and late onset.