Repro - Postpartum

Question 1

Postpartum haemorrhage classification

Answer 1

Primary - >500ml within 24 hours

Secondary - >500ml after 24 hours

Question 2

Postpartum haemorrhage mx

Answer 2

Oxytocin to eliminated left behind

Question 3

Perineal trauma 1 to 4

Answer 3

1. Skin
2. Skin and perineal muscle
3. Anal sphincter
4. Anal mucosa

Question 4

Baby blues

Answer 4

Depression resolved by day 3

Question 5

Psychiatric problems

Answer 5

Baby blues

Postnatal depression

Puerperal psychosis (usually within 4 weeks)