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Postpartum Hemorrhaging
Check the Peri-pads to determine how much the patient is hemorrhaging
Vaginal Delivery
Blood Loss 500ml
C section Delivery
Blood Loss 1000ml
Lochia
Postpartum Discharge
Rubra
Lasts 3 to 5 days
Serosa
Last 3 days to 2 weeks
Alba
, White or yellowish discharge
Rubra
Red discharge
Serosa
Pink discharge
Discharge order
Rubra, Serosa, Alba
Promote Uterine Contraction
Breast feeding
Contraction
Administration of Oxytocin
Promote Uterine Contraction
Massage the uterus
Uterus
Sits above the umbilicus immediately after delivery
Uterus
Boggy after delivery