All are the complications of postnatal period, except:

Correct option is D

The postnatal period refers to the 6-week duration following childbirth. Common complications include puerperal sepsis, postpartum hemorrhage, and thrombophlebitis. However, pre-eclampsia is a complication of pregnancy (antepartum period), not the postnatal phase. It is typically diagnosed after 20 weeks of gestation due to hypertension and proteinuria.
Explanation for each option: (a) puerperal sepsis: Correct. A life-threatening infection in postpartum women caused by bacteria entering during delivery. (b) thrombophlebitis: Correct. Inflammation of veins, commonly in the legs, due to clot formation after delivery. (c) secondary haemorrhage: Correct. Bleeding occurring after 24 hours of delivery; it’s a recognized postnatal complication. (d) pre eclampsia: Incorrect. It’s an antenatal condition — a hypertensive disorder occurring before delivery. (e) question not attempted: Not applicable.