CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - Labor, Birth, and Immediate Postpartum

A 26 years old female is suffering from a minor degree of cervical tear during her first delivery. Which of the following can be a possible complication?
  1. Postpartum hemmorhage (PPH)
  2. Broad ligament hematoma
  3. Thrombophlebitis
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above
A minor degree of cervical tear is frequent during first delivery, and requires no special treatment. However, depending on severity of the tear, complications of cervical tear can include:
1) Postpartum hemmorhage (PPH)
2) Broad ligament hematoma
3) Thrombophlebitis
4) Pelvic cellulitis
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