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Placental abruption

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Fetal distress
Maternal hemorrhage

Quick summary

Call 112. Left side. No vaginal exam. Monitor baby movement.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 immediately
Step 2: Left side position if conscious
Step 3: Do not perform vaginal exam
Step 4: Monitor fetal movement if mother alert — report decreased
Step 5: Prepare for emergency cesarean need

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT massage abdomen aggressively.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore dark bleeding or minimal external bleed with severe pain.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 — third trimester pain rigid uterus bleeding.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — ETA hospital with obstetric unit if choice.

When Professional Care Is Needed

Constant belly pain with bleeding after 20 weeks is emergency.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency delivery often cesarean.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood bank activation for concealed hemorrhage.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Position transport monitor. Delivery decision is obstetric.

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