Postpartum cervical laceration

Giving birth is a very difficult process, because it is not easy for the uterus to expel such a large object. In addition, it includes a lot of tissues that have been growing in our uterus for several months. It is easy to get sick if it is suddenly expelled. If it is not properly cared for, it may also be infected. Postpartum cervical injury can be considered a type of postpartum injury. How should it be treated specifically to recover faster?

Disease classification

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Symptoms and signs

The placenta is intact, the uterus contracts well but there is persistent vaginal bleeding (may be bright red with blood clots). Examination of the perineum shows no lacerations, so cervical lacerations may be considered.

Treatment options

After the third stage of labor, if the uterus contracts well but vaginal bleeding continues, the vagina must be dilated, the cervix must be clamped with two sponge forceps, and an examination must be performed around the cervix. If there is a laceration, use sponge forceps to clamp both sides of the laceration and suture it intermittently with No. 1 chromic gut thread.

Health Tips

To prevent cervical laceration during delivery, you must do the following before and during delivery:

1. When giving prenatal education to pregnant women, it is important to emphasize that they should avoid holding their breath by pushing down hard before the cervix is ​​fully dilated.

2. Strictly understand the indications and contraindications of vaginal delivery. Vaginal delivery should not be performed before the cervix is ​​fully dilated.

2. Any intravaginal or intrauterine operation, such as internal version, decapitation, craniotomy and artificial placental removal, should be performed gently and correctly, avoiding violence.