3.3.1  Emergency treatment

Any adolescent or young woman who has an abortion should be provided with emergency treatment as specified in the national guidelines for care after abortion. Your role is to follow the guidelines you studied in Study Session 20 of the Antenatal Care, Part 2 Module. In general the management depends on the type of abortion and the seriousness of complications. If necessary you should refer the mother to the next higher health facility according to the guidelines.