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Card 20aRecognize and teach danger signs in the postpartum woman.Advise the woman to go to a hospital or health centre immediately, day or night, WITHOUT WAITING, if she has any ONE of the followingsigns:• Increase in bleeding or more than 2 or 3 pads soaked in 20-30 minutes.• Convulsions.• Fast or difficult breathing.• Fever and too weak to get out of bed.• Severe abdominal pain.QUESTIONS1) Why is it important to tell the woman to go immediately, day or night, WITHOUT WAITING to a hospital or health center if she hasany one of the signs listed above?KEY MESSAGES• Positive outcomes depend on how soon a diagnosis is made and how quickly effective treatment is provided after a complicationbegins.