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If someone needs immediate help with bleeding in pregnancy, use emergency mode.
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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bleeding any trimester — miscarriage placenta previa abruption all need assessment.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Pad not tampon. Left side. Call 112 if heavy or faint.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Blood on underwear pad spotting to gush.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cramping pain shoulder pain dizziness varies by cause.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — First trimester bleeding common miscarriage but must rule ectopic.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Third trimester bleeding may be previa or abruption.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 if third trimester or heavy any trimester.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pad count clots size for medics.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Left lateral reduce bleeding pressure on vessels.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Save passed tissue in container for hospital only if safe.
When and how to get professional help.
Soaking pad hour plus pain third trimester any bleeding with syncope.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Monitor amount transport. No vaginal exam by civilian.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 weeks pregnant bleeding amount pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rh negative status report if known.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ultrasound determines cause and delivery plan.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT insert fingers or tampons.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT ignore light bleed third trimester — call obstetric line.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Spotting is always normal in early pregnancy
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ectopic and miscarriage both bleed — ultrasound excludes ectopic when pain present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Missed ectopic from dismissed spotting.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Breech delivery
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Breech presentation delivery imminent — higher risk than head first.
Pregnancy CPR
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cardiac arrest in pregnancy requires CPR with left uterine displacement.
Pregnancy choking
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Airway obstruction in pregnant woman — chest thrusts not abdominal thrusts.
Cord prolapse
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — After membranes rupture cord slips into vagina ahead of baby — compresses and kills baby fast.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Anti-D immunoglobulin if Rh negative indicated.