Laceration of the vagina, cervix, or perineum - relieve breast tenderness after breast-feeding - The fundus of a postpartum patient is massaged



- Laceration of the vagina, cervix, or perineum produces bright red bleeding that often comes in spurts. The bleeding is continuous, even when the fundus is firm.

- Hot compresses can help to relieve breast tenderness after breast-feeding.

- The fundus of a postpartum patient is massaged to stimulate contraction of the uterus and prevent hemorrhage.