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Card 3See if there is another baby. Gently feel the woman’s abdomen to see if there is another baby (twin).QUESTIONS1) Why should you check to see if there is another baby?KEY MESSAGES After the baby is born, you will need to check to see if there is another baby. This is important for several reasons:– If there is another baby, you must prepare yourself to attend with the birth.– If there is another baby, you should not give a drug, like oxytocin or misoprostol, which will stimulate uterine contractions tohelp deliver the placenta. If you give oxytocin or misoprostol before the baby is out, the cervix may close down and trap thebaby inside the uterus.