Postpartum Care — Flashcards

In _____ Placenta, accessory lobe can be retained causing subinvolution, sepsis, post-partum haemorrhage, and polyp formation.

The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section when compared with vaginal delivery.

The most important risk factor for the development of puerperal sepsis is the _____

Minor perineal tears (1st and 2nd degree) can be repaired _____ after delivery, if not repaired immediately

Depending upon the amount of blood loss, PPH can be, minor (_____L).

The most common route of spread of puerperal sepsis is _____

The most common cause of puerperal sepsis is _____

_____ milk is secreted 3-4 days until 2 weeks after birth

The commonest obstetric palsy during puerperium is _____

Complete perineal tears that were not repaired in the first 24 hours should be operated on _____ after delivery.