During labour and delivery, after your thorough initial evaluation, maternal wellbeing is followed by measuring the mother's vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and urine output.

Blood pressure is measured every four hours.

Pulse is recorded every 30 minutes.

Temperature is recorded every 2 hours.

Urine output is recorded every time urine is passed.

If you identify persistent deviations from the normal range of any of these measurements, refer the mother to a higher health facility.
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