Postpartum & Newborn MCQs

Perineal care is hygiene, pain relief and wound observation after vaginal birth.

Antenatal assessment is regular evaluation of maternal health, fetal growth, risk factors and education during pregnancy.

Fetal heart monitoring is assessment of fetal heart rate to identify reassuring or concerning patterns.

Active management of third stage is use of evidence-based measures after birth to reduce postpartum haemorrhage.

Skin-to-skin contact is placement of the newborn on the mother’s chest to support warmth, bonding and breastfeeding.

Exclusive breastfeeding is feeding an infant only breast milk, except indicated medicines or supplements.

Postpartum depression is a depressive illness after childbirth that affects wellbeing and caregiving and requires assessment.

Family planning counselling is respectful information and shared decision-making about contraceptive options.

Partograph monitoring is graphical recording of labour progress and maternal-fetal observations.

Obstetric emergency referral is rapid stabilisation, communication and transfer when care needs exceed local capability.

Antenatal assessment is regular evaluation of maternal health, fetal growth, risk factors and education during pregnancy.

Fetal heart monitoring is assessment of fetal heart rate to identify reassuring or concerning patterns.