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                                                     First Steps Nutrition Modules 
                                  Module 5 – Nutrition and the Postpartum Period 
                          
                         Introduction 
                         The postpartum period is a critical one. Worldwide, most maternal deaths occur during 
                         the postpartum period. From a nutrition perspective, this period is critical to the health 
                         (and nutritional status) of the mother and infant, and to setting the stage for a healthy 
                         feeding relationship. 
                          
                         The World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidelines for postpartum care. 
                         (WHO, 1998) Many of the guidelines have implications for the nutrition professional, 
                         including guidelines for maternal nutrition, including supplementation, general diet, and 
                         prevention of micronutrient deficiencies. Guidelines for breastfeeding and infant nutrition 
                         are also published, and are covered in Module 7, Breastfeeding Assessment and Support 
                         and in Module 6, Nutrition and the Young Infant. 
                          
                         Postpartum care should be a collaboration between parents, families, caregivers, health 
                         professionals. Essential components of care include promotion of breastfeeding, 
                         contraceptive and nutritional advice. (WHO, 1998) In addition to the benefits for the 
                         mother, child and family, nutrition intervention between pregnancies may improve the 
                         outcome of a subsequent pregnancy. (IOM, 1992) 
                          
                         Estimated time to complete this module: 60 minutes. 
                          
                         Learning Objectives 
                          
                         Participants will be able to: 
                          
                         •    Describe basic nutrient needs during the normal postpartum period 
                         •    Identify risk factors during the postpartum period and describe the potential 
                              complications and nutritional implications associated with each risk 
                         •    Complete a nutrition assessment for a woman during the postpartum period 
                              (including evaluation of anthropometrics, biochemical indicators, dietary intake, 
                              medical data, psycho-social issues) 
                         •    Develop an individualized intervention and education plan (including weight goals, 
                              treatment/prevention of iron deficiency, general diet quality) 
                         •    Refer clients to appropriate members of the First Steps team and/or community 
                              providers, as appropriate 
                          
                         First Steps Nutrition Training Modules – http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/firststeps 
                         Module 5 –Nutrition and the Postpartum Period                                                                page 1 
                           Outline 
                           I.        INTRODUCTION 
                            
                           II.       CHANGES IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD 
                            
                                     a.  Summary of immediate postpartum physiologic changes 
                                     b.  Summary of late postpartum changes 
                                     c.  WHO Recommendations During the Postpartum Period 
                            
                           III.      NUTRIENT NEEDS IN THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD 
                            
                                     a.  Energy 
                                     b.  Protein 
                                     c.  Fat 
                                     d.  Carbohydrate 
                                     e.  Minerals 
                                     f.   Vitamins 
                            
                           IV.       CONSIDERATIONS IN THE NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT 
                            
                                     a.  Anthropometrics 
                                     b.  Biochemical Indicators 
                                     c.  Dietary Intake 
                                           i.  Guidelines 
                                          ii.  Factors that affect an individual’s intake  
                                     d.  Medical Data 
                                     e.  Psychosocial Issues 
                            
                           V.        DEVELOPING INTERVENTIONS 
                            
                                     a.  Weight goals 
                                          •     Read more about the long-term effects of pregnancy weight gain and 
                                                postpartum weight loss 
                                     b.  Iron deficiency 
                                     c.  General diet quality 
                                     d.  Vegetarian 
                                     e.  Restrictive food pattern 
                            
                           VI.       CASE EXAMPLES 
                            
                           VII.      REFERENCES AND RESOURCES 
                            
                           VIII.     QUIZ 
                           First Steps Nutrition Training Modules – http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/firststeps 
                           Module 5 –Nutrition and the Postpartum Period                                                                       page 2 
                    Changes in the Postpartum Period 
                    The postpartum period is also called the “puerperium,” and it begins with the delivery of 
                    the baby and the placenta. The end of the postpartum period is generally considered to be 
                    6-8 weeks after delivery (though some systems do not return to pre-pregnancy states for 
                    12 months). 
                     
                    Summary of immediate postpartum physiologic changes 
                     
                    It can be helpful for the dietitian to have an understanding of some of the changes that 
                    occur in the immediate postpartum period. If problems persist past discharge, they may 
                    have nutrition implications. At the very least, a basic understanding of the client’s 
                    experience can make communication easier. 
                     
                    Skin-to-skin contact (mother and infant) is recommended, as soon after birth as possible. 
                    In addition to promoting breastfeeding initiation, this helps the infant maintain body 
                    temperature and glucose levels. After the baby is delivered, 25-50% of women 
                    experience chills and shivering, which may last up to an hour. Uterine involution begins, 
                    and the cervix, vagina, vulva, and abdominal wall begin to return to their pre-pregnancy 
                    states. Mean weight loss in this period is about 18-28 pounds (fetus, placenta, amniotic 
                    fluid, and other fluid). Rooming-in and on-demand infant feedings are current trends that 
                    promote breastfeeding initiation. 
                     
                    Complications that can occur in the immediate postpartum period include hemorrhage, 
                    preeclampsia/eclampsia, infection, urinary retention, adverse reactions to medications, 
                    thromboembolism, musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathy. (Berens, 2005) 
                     
                    Summary of late postpartum changes (after discharge from the hospital) 
                     
                    After the immediate postpartum period, the woman’s body continues the gradual 
                    transition toward its prepregnancy state. Lochia (the normal shedding of blood and tissue) 
                    can last for 6-8 weeks. Gonadotropins and sex steroids are decreased for the first 2-3 
                    weeks postpartum, and if the woman is breastfeeding, menstruation is delayed. About 
                    half of the gestational weight gain is lost in the first 6 weeks, and weight loss continues 
                    for about 6 months postpartum. 
                     
                    Issues to be addressed in the postpartum period include contraception, underlying 
                    medical conditions (and recommendations for follow-up and screening), weight loss, 
                    infant feeding method, and patient mood. Recommendations for postpartum activity are 
                    generally for the mother to resume activities when she is comfortable performing them; 
                    she should not drive until she has stopped using narcotic analgesics. 
                     
                    Maternal issues in this period can include problems with sexual function (related to 
                    decreased libido, increase in vaginal atrophy, and decrease in lubrication), blues and 
                    depression, and abnormal thyroid function (hyper- and/or hypothyroidism). (Berens, 
                    2005) 
                    First Steps Nutrition Training Modules – http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/firststeps 
                    Module 5 –Nutrition and the Postpartum Period                                            page 3 
                   WHO Recommendations During the Postpartum Period 
                    
                   The World Health Organization has identified special needs of women in the postpartum 
                   period. Many of these needs have relevance to the dietitian. Some are covered in this 
                   module; others are discussed in Module 7, Breastfeeding Assessment and Support and in 
                   Module 6, Nutrition and the Young Infant. 
                    
                   Information/counseling on the following: 
                    
                   Topic Possible Resources 
                   Care of the baby and            •   Modules 6 
                   breastfeeding                   •   Module 7 
                   What happens to their bodies,   •   http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/ho
                   including signs of possible         me/recovering_delivery.html  
                   problems                        •   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childbirth.html 
                                                   •   Community Health Nurse 
                   Self-care, hygiene, and         •   Community Health Nurse 
                   healing                         •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                   Sexual life                     •   Community Health Nurse 
                                                   •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                   Contraception                   •   Community Health Nurse 
                                                   •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                                                   •   Community Health Worker 
                   Support from:                   •   Community Health Nurse 
                   •   Health care providers       •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                   •   Partner and family:         •   Dietitian 
                       emotional, psychological    •   Community Health Worker 
                   Health care for suspected or    •   Community Health Nurse 
                   manifest complications 
                   Time to care for the baby       •   Community Health Nurse 
                                                   •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                   Help with domestic tasks        •   Community Health Nurse 
                                                   •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                                                   •   Community Health Worker 
                   Maternity Leave                 •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                   Social reintegration into her   •   Community Health Nurse 
                   family and community            •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                                                   •   Dietitian 
                                                   •   Community Health Worker 
                   Protection from                 •   Community Health Nurse 
                   abuse/violence                  •   Behavioral Health Specialist 
                   First Steps Nutrition Training Modules – http://depts.washington.edu/pwdlearn/firststeps 
                   Module 5 –Nutrition and the Postpartum Period                                     page 4 
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