Maternal Postpartum: The First 6 Weeks

Core Competencies Covered

  • Normal postpartum physiology
  • Uterine involution
  • Perineal and wound healing
  • Nutrition and recovery
  • Sexuality and contraception
  • Emotional adjustment
  • Postpartum mood disorders
  • Infection, hemorrhage, and thromboembolic warning signs

Skills Introduced, Practiced & Initially Verified

  • Obtain a postpartum history
  • Perform maternal vital signs
  • Assess uterine involution
  • Assess lochia
  • Perform perineal and wound assessment
  • Recognize postpartum complications
  • Provide postpartum education and anticipatory guidance
  • Determine appropriate consultation or referral

Professional Standards Alignment
MEAC/NARM: 5.1–5.36
Additional Alignment: MANA postpartum competencies; NARM Postpartum domain
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