which condition, not uncommon in pregnancy, is likely to require careful medical assessment during the puerperium

The handling of soiled, foul and infected linen at hospitals

Linen is normally classified into main three categories: Soiled linen: normal used linen. Foul linen: linen requiring sluicing before laundering (such as babies' nappies) Infected linen: linen that may require sluicing and disinfection before final laundering