Question

Q1:

1. Discuss the physical and psychological changes during postpartum period?

Answer 1

The postpartum period defined as the duration of six weeks after childbirth. It is very important period for the mother as she will experience many changes including physically emotionally and psychologicaly.
The Physical Changes during post partum
includes .
1)Lochia - it is the vaginal discharge produced after vaginal delivery. 3 days after the delivery red in colour with few blood clots.We can observe an increased secretion of lochia in morning and gradually diminishes after 6 weeks .
2) Body temperature may be slightly increased up to 37.2 ° C .
3) Breast discharge - during breast feeding there is a chance of leaking breast fluids .
4) Breast encouragement - it occours due to increased circulation .
5) Discomfort in the perineal area
6) Uterine contractions
7) Urination contractions
8) Increased perspiration

The most common psychological problems associated with new mothers during the postpartum period are depression, anxiety, and insomnia. After the first week and month most of the woman may experience the feeling of intense joy, exhaustion, fatigue, confusion, loneliness, disappointment, anger, fear, and happiness .