Postpartum changes

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Urinary tract changes
Increased risk of UTI, marked diuresis, large quantities of nitrogen due to autolysis, water retention
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When does dialysis of urinary tract resolve by
3 months
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How quickly does blodd volume decrease
Over first 24hrs
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When does HB increase by
Six weeks
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What does haemoconcentration increase the risk of
DVT
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When does cardiac finish and stop decreasing
24hrs to 14 days
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What may be caused by cardiovascular changes
Anaemia, breathlessness, tingling extremities, dizzy, low energy, painful perineum
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What improves smooth muscle tone in the digestive system
Falling progesterone leves
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What should resolve
heartburn
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what may remain
constipation
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When does tidal volume and respiratory rate return to normal
1-3 weeks
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What happens to the basal lobes of the lungs
They become fully ventilated
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What begin to return to the pre gravid state
ligaments of uterus, pelvic floor and abdominal muscles
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What hormone levels fall
HCG, HPL, Oestrogen, progesterone and relaxin
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