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CASE I

Question 1:

1. High HCG causing decrease in motility.

Question 2:

1. Eat dry crackers or toast before getting up from bed.

2. Eat a small frequent meals, avoid odorous, fats and spicy foods.

CASE II

Question 1:

1. Apply ice to the perineum.

2. Take a cold sitz bath during the first 24 hours.

3. Take a lukewarm sitz baths after the first 24 hours.

4. Keep the buttock tightened when she sits down.

CASE III

Question 1:

1. Abruptio placenta.

CASE IV

Question 1:

1. At least every 2-3 hours. 

CASE V

Question 1:

1. Apply warm moist compress to affected breast to reduce inflammationa and edema.

2. Wear a proper fitting bra for good support.

3. Pump breast for the meantime to keep the breast empty of milk and to ensure adequate milk supply.

4. Resume breast-feeding after the infection is treated (Must take the full course of antibiotic as ordered).