Fundal massage
| Fundal massage | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Uterine massage |
| Specialty | OB/GYN |
Fundal massage, also called uterine massage, is a technique used to reduce bleeding and cramping of the
fundus (the top of the uterus), or with the addition of one hand in the vagina compressing the two uterine arteries. Routine use of fundal massage can prevent postpartum or post-abortion hemorrhage and can reduce pain; it may also reduce the need for uterotonics, medications that cause the uterus to contract. It is used to treat uterine atony, a condition where the uterus lacks muscle tone and is soft to the touch instead of firm.[1]
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- ISBN 978-0-7817-8689-8.