Integrated Maternal and Newborn Care Basic Skills Course ...

Instruct the woman how to massage her own uterus, and ask her to call if her uterus becomes
soft (Figure 5.20).
Figure 5.20. Teach the woman how to
massage her own uterus. (POPPHI, 2007)
Care after delivery of the placenta
7. Examine the placenta.
Examine the fetal and maternal sides of the placenta and membranes to ensure they are
complete. A small amount of placental tissue or membranes remaining in the woman can
prevent uterine contractions and cause PPH.
Note: Follow infection prevention guidelines when handling
contaminated equipment, supplies, and sharps.
1. To examine the placenta for completeness hold the placenta in the palms of the
hands with the maternal side facing upward and make sure that all lobules are
present and fit together (Figure 5.21).
Figure 5.21. Examining the maternal side of the placenta.
(Gomez, et al, 2005)
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Integrated maternal and newborn care
Basic skills course