4. Explain afterpains. Why do these occur more commonly in mulips than in primips? Why do breastfeeding moms have more after pains? What you tell a mom to expect in terms of how long she will have to have afterpains?

5. List three words to name the progression of the character of the lochia after birth. Describe the lochia indicated by these words. What would you describe as “heavy” flow?

6. When monitoring perineal pads closely for amt of blood loss, what is the equivalent between weight and volume? (This equivalency is the same when weighing diapers, dressings, etc. so it is a good factoid to memorize.)

7. Nursing interventions during recovery for the uterus which is soft and above the level of the umbilicus are: