Table 3 Timing of when midwives would perform observations and examinations
When would you perform the following observations and examinations? | At first contact only N (%) | At most contacts N (%) | Only when necessary N (%) | Total responses N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Measurement of uterine involution | 6 (9%) | 52 (78%) | 9 (13%) | 67 |
Blood pressure recording | 9 (13%) | 25 (37%) | 33 (49%) | 67 |
Assessment of lochia | 5 (7%) | 60 (89%) | 2 (3%) | 67 |
Breast examination | 8 (12%) | 37 (56%) | 21 (32%) | 66 |
Temperature | 7 (10%) | 22 (33%) | 38 (57%) | 67 |
Legs | 7 (10%) | 55 (82%) | 5 (7%) | 67 |
Perineum | 7 (10%) | 52 (78%) | 8 (12%) | 67 |