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The postpartum period is an ongoing process lasting at least 12 weeks, involving rapid physiological and emotional changes.
Uterus & Hemorrhage Prevention Postpartum hemorrhage is a critical risk, defined as greater than 1,000 mL of blood loss. To prevent excessive bleeding, the uterine fundus must remain firm, well-contracted, and at or below the umbilicus. If the fundus is not firm, nurses must immediately perform fundal massage and ensure the client empties their bladder. A distended bladder displaces the uterus, severely impairing its ability to contract. Lochia progresses in three stages: dark red rubra (days 1-4), pink/brow ...
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