24. Describe normal EBL during delivery for a vag delivery, for a C-sec. Why is the mom able to tolerate such a large blood loss?
25. Describe dieresis and diaphoresis after delivery
26. Describe what happens to the pulse rate after delivery. Describe the bradycardia which usually occurs after delivery. What causes this drop?
27. Describe the changes in the mother's vital signs after birth. What happens to the BP? What BP pattern would indicate shock from blood loss? Explain why the pulse is usually bradycardic after delivery, and why this is not considered significant. The temp will often show a low-grade elevation after delivery. What does this indicate and how is it treated? What level of temp is considered "morbid" or indicative of something more serious which must be treated?