Clarification: If exploratory surgery or laparoscopy is conducted and the patient is stable, repair of the problem and tubal sterilization may be performed concurrently if no additional risk is involved.
b) 7 to < 42 days postpartum
D
c) ≥ 42 days postpartum
A
d) Pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
i) mild pre-eclampsia
A
ii) severe pre-eclampsia/eclampsia
D
e) Prolonged rupture of membranes, 24 hours or more
D
f) Puerperal sepsis, intrapartum or puerperal fever
D
g) Severe antepartum or postpartum haemorrhage
D
h) Severe trauma to the genital tract (cervical or vaginal tear at time of delivery)