Postpartal :Laceration

• Lacerations of the cervix ,vagina, or perineum may be indicated when bright red vaginal/perineal bleeding persists in the presence of a well-contracted uterus.Caused by precipitous, traumatic or asissted delivery.

• acerations of the vagina and perineum are either first, second, third, or fourth degree. What does each mean?

• Nursing interventions: What would you do?

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