Postpartum & Newborn MCQs

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.

Lochia is postpartum uterine discharge that changes in character as involution proceeds.

Uterine involution is return of the uterus toward its pre-pregnancy size after birth.

Danger signs in pregnancy is symptoms such as severe headache, bleeding, reduced fetal movement or convulsions requiring urgent assessment.

Neonatal thermoregulation is maintenance of a normal newborn temperature through drying, warmth and skin-to-skin care.

Apgar score is a rapid assessment of newborn adaptation based on five clinical signs after birth.

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.