Question

After delivery, you note blood still escaping from the mother's vagina. The sanitary pads that you placed earlier between her legs continue to become soaked. Your next action would be to:___________.

Answer 1

C. Perform a Uterine Massage

Step-by-step explanation:

Postpartum hemorrhage may occur after delivery if the loss of blood is more than 500 ml. Hence, uterine massage is recommended for this patient, whereas medications such as Oxytocin and misoprostol is indicated if the uterine massage doesn't work. the physician shall monitor if the placenta is soft after oozing of blood and then try massaging the placenta by placing one hand on the vagina and other hand compressing the fundus through the abdominal wall. Hence, the hand on anterior side will massage the uterus and the hand on posterior side will push the abdominal wall.