After the birth of your baby, your placenta is expected to follow within the first 30 minutes

If it delays in detaching and its self from the uterine wall, we say the placenta is retained and further steps have to be taken to bring it out.

A retained placenta will prevent the uterus from contracting and retracting. This means blood vessels in the uterine wall cant be occluded and will continue to bleed. Lots of blood is sent to the uterus during pregnancy and that is what makes it even more dangerous. Bleeding will occur since the uterus is not contracting

It has to be manually removed by your doctor or midwife so the uterus can contract.

Depending on how severe it is you may be sent to the theater and removal done under anesthesia.

Its one of the reasons why choosing a facility where the staff are skilled with facilities ready for emergencies is of extreme importance

In situations like this you will need the whole team, gynecologist, midwives, anesthetist, theater nurses, blood bank staff etc

If you are in a small facility, early referral is needed to save the mums life on time

Blood transfusion will also be done if bleeding if severe

Always cooperate with your health care provider in situations like this as every minute counts!

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