24 Del. Admin. Code § 1795-8.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 1795-8.0 - Postpartum Care

8.1 After the birth of the baby, the midwife shall assess, monitor, and support the mother during the immediate postpartum period until the mother is in stable condition and during the on-going postpartum period. The responsibilities of the midwife shall include, but are not limited to:

8.1.1 Immediate Postpartum Care:

8.1.1.1 Assess and monitor overall maternal well-being;

8.1.1.2 Assess and monitor bleeding;

8.1.1.3 Assess and monitor vital signs;

8.1.1.4 Assess abdomen, including fundal height and firmness;

8.1.1.5 Assess and monitor bowel and bladder function;

8.1.1.6 Complete a perineal exam and assessment;

8.1.1.7 Complete suture laceration or episiotomy within the midwife's level of expertise.

8.1.2 On-going Postpartum Care:

8.1.2.1 Assess and monitor overall maternal well-being;

8.1.2.2 Assess and monitor bleeding;

8.1.2.3 Assess abdomen, including fundal height and firmness;

8.1.2.4 Assess and monitor bowel and bladder function;

8.1.2.5 Assess and monitor vital signs;

8.1.2.6 Complete a perineal exam and assessment.

24 Del. Admin. Code § 1795-8.0

20 DE Reg. 62 (7/1/2016) (Final)