Post Abortion Care

Diagnosing a Post Abortion Situation [Think-Pair-Share]

Purpose: To be able to diagnose a post abortion situation


  • Less than 15 minutes
  • Safe Delivery App, flipchart/board
  • Post Abortion Care video subchapter “How to Diagnose”

Read the case to the participants:

A 25-year-old woman comes to your health facility. She has an increased temperature and strong abdominal pain. Think about what actions will be part of your initial assessment. Afterwards, pair with your neighbour and share your thoughts.

Write down the actions on a flipchart.

Wrap up by watching the video subchapter “How to diagnose” in plenary and add any potential missing assessments to the flipchart.