Question 18 of 30
To help control bleeding after the baby is born:
A
Pack the vagina with pads.
B
Massage the mother’s uterus.
C
Elevate the mother’s legs above heart level.
D
Place the mother on her right side. 32 Pediatric Emergencies
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: Massage the mother’s uterus..
Post-partum hemorrhage is often caused by uterine atony. Massaging the uterus stimulates it to contract, which constricts the bleeding blood vessels at the placental site and is the primary intervention for the mother.