Tag: labour
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Is Retained Placenta a Medical Emergency?
Retained placenta can be defined as lack of expulsion of the placenta within 30 minutes of birth of the baby, with all or part of the placenta remaining in the uterus. This condition, while not common, poses significant risks to the mother and must be treated promptly. Sometimes a piece of placenta is left behind…
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Do I Need a Birth Plan?
What is a Birth Plan? A birth plan is a way of letting your healthcare providers know what you want to happen during your labour and after the birth. It’s a chance to plan things like where you want to give birth, who’s going to be with you during the birth, and what facilities you’d like…