What are warning signs that she should call on? Think back to assessment pieces

Identify the stages/transitions of breastmilk. When is colostrum produced? When does milk come in? What should the breasts feel like/look like at each stage?

How many extra calories should a breastfeeding woman be taking in daily?
What is lactation amenorrhea method? Is this effective? For how long? What are the requirements? When can a woman resume hormonal birth control? Is there a difference when she could start combined hormonal versus just progesterone-based methods? Why?
What are plugged ducts? Mastitis? During these conditions can mom still breastfeed? Which requires medication management? What does a shiny, red nipple indicate and thrush in baby’s mouth? How is this treated?
When can she resume intercourse after birth?
When can she resume a normal exercise routine?
Women are in a hypercoagulable state in the postpartum period to help prevent hemorrhage. What are signs/symptoms she should look out for that may indicate she needs to be seen?
What is the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis? When should the woman be evaluated? Which ones are normal versus abnormal?
Women are still at increased risk for preeclampsia in the postpartum period. What are some symptoms that you may educate for the woman to look for if she is at risk for this?
What is the difference between postpartum blues and postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis? When should the woman be evaluated? Which ones are normal versus abnormal?
Women are still at increased risk for preeclampsia in the postpartum period. What are some symptoms that you may educate for the woman to look for if she is at risk for this?