Did you know there’s an entire stage of labor after the baby is born? The placenta doesn’t simply “fall out” after delivery. During the third stage of labor, the uterus continues contracting and shrinking, which helps separate the placenta from the uterine wall and control bleeding at the same time. That’s also why retained placenta is taken seriously, because if it doesn’t fully separate, bleeding and complications can continue. VC: @mlhatton Follow @doctorsoood to improve your health IQ and fo
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Did you know there’s an entire stage of labor after the baby is born? The placenta doesn’t simply “fall out” after delivery. During the third stage of labor, the uterus continues contracting and shrinking, which helps separate the placenta from the uterine wall and control bleeding at the same time. That’s also why retained placenta is taken seriously, because if it doesn’t fully separate, bleeding and complications can continue. VC: @mlhatton Follow @doctorsoood to improve your health IQ and fo
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