January 19, 2014

Fourth stage of labour

It is not included in labour process. It is only observational stage in which 
the condition of the patient is observed after the delivery of the baby. 
Pulse, blood pressure, behaviour of the uterus and any abnormal vaginal bleeding
is to be watched at least for one hour after delivery. When fully satisfied that
the general condition is good, pulse and blood pressure are steady, the uterus
is well contracted and there is no abnormal vaginal bleeding, the patient is sent
to the ward.

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