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Fundal check

A fundal check uses abdominal palpation after birth to assess uterine position and firmness and confirm that contractions are limiting bleeding.

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Moving to postpartum room and first checks

Moving to postpartum room and first checks

When and how the move usually happens Transfer generally occurs after an initial period of immediate postpartum monitoring, once the care team considers both parent and baby sufficiently stable. Before moving, staff may review blood loss, uterine tone, vital signs, pain control, bladder status, and any treatments given during labor or birth. The baby’s breathing, […]

Hospital routine after delivery

Hospital routine after delivery

The immediate recovery period After the placenta is delivered, the clinical focus shifts rapidly from labor management to maternal stabilization and newborn adaptation. If both of you are well, skin-to-skin contact is usually encouraged while staff complete necessary observations. The uterus is palpated through the abdomen to confirm that it is firm and contracting, because […]