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Postpartum Infections Detailed Questions and Expert Answers
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Postpartum Infections Detailed Questions andExpert Answers
Which postpartum infection is the most common?
Mastitis
Wound infection
Endometritis
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Mastitis
Mastitis is the inflammation of breast tissue that sometimes involves an infection.
It most commonly affects women who are breastfeeding and occurs in about 8% of
women who breastfeed.
Wound infection
Wound infections occur at the site of the wound, typically a cesarean incision,
genital laceration, or perineal episiotomy, and often do not develop until the
,postpartum woman has been discharged to her home. Wound infections affect
approximately 2% of postpartum women.
Endometritis
Endometritis is the most common postpartum infection and involves an infection
of the lining of the uterus (the endometrium). Endometritis usually begins at the
site of the placenta but can spread throughout the endometrium if not addressed
early. Endometritis can affect up to 15% of women who have cesarean births in
the United States.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
A UTI is an infection in any part of the woman’s urinary system, including the
kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary
tract. They occur in approximately 2% to 4% of postpartum women.
Which situations are common risk factors for developing mastitis?
Select all that apply.
Bottle feeding
, Cracked nipples
Wearing an underwire bra
Breast implants
Abrupt weaning of the infant
Bottle feeding
Mastitis most commonly affects breastfeeding women. Therefore bottle feeding is
not a common risk factor for mastitis.
Cracked nipples
A cracked nipple creates a portal of entry for organisms to enter the breast tissue,
which may lead to mastitis.
Wearing an underwire bra
An occluded milk duct is a common risk factor for mastitis and can occur as a result
of wearing an underwire bra.
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