After the birth of your baby, it’s not over. The delivery of your placenta follows.

Within 30 minutes after birth the placenta should separate and be delivered.

It’s a very critical time and if not well managed can lead to serious complications like bleeding which is life threatening.

The placenta has membranes covering it, lobes that face the mum (maternal surface) and a smooth part that faces the baby. The cord has two arteries and a vein.

The midwife/ doctor has to inspect the placenta to make sure everything came out. There should be no missing lobe. The membranes should come out completely.

Any retained product can possibly prevent the uterus from contracting and cause bleeding.

Retained products can also get infected and cause problems several days later.

If after birth whilst in the recovery room or at home your bleeding doesn’t subside but you are actively bleeding call the team to re examine you.

Severe lower abdominal pains which are extreme after birth should also be reported for re examination.

Doing so in time can save your life!!!

Bleeding after birth is the no. 1 cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Take early steps to save your life!

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