Characteristics and methods of placental delivery

There are three characteristics that can indicate that the placenta is separated from the uterus. These three characteristics are: ① umbilical cord slippage can be seen from vulva; ② There is a small amount of blood flowing out of vagina; ③ When the midwife presses the uterus with her hand across the abdominal wall at the pubic symphysis, the umbilical cord does not move.

Fetal facial delivery first

The placenta is stripped from the central part first, and then the fetal surface is delivered first. In this way, the placenta is delivered smoothly, and the placenta and fetal membrane are relatively complete.

placenta retention

When the fetus has been delivered for more than 30 minutes and the placenta has not been delivered, it is called placental retention. If the placenta is not delivered for a long time, it will cause postpartum hemorrhage, which is not good for the maternal health.

Placental delivery mode

Placenta and fetal membranes are generally separated from the uterine wall within 5 ~ 10 minutes after delivery, and then discharged through uterine contraction. Early or late intervention in placental delivery will have unfortunate consequences.