The placenta provides the baby with nutrients and oxygen from the mother and carries away fetal waste. Following delivery, the uterus naturally contracts to push the placenta out of the uterus. In addition, the delivering practitioner will assist by gently pressing the abdomen to work the placenta free of the uterus.
Delivery of the placenta is typically painless and takes approximately 15 minutes.
Once the placenta is delivered, it is examined to see if the placental tissue is healthy and in one piece. At times, the placenta can break off and cause bleeding in the uterus. The placenta is commonly referred to as the afterbirth. Its successful delivery signals the end of the final stage of childbirth.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/16/2008
Dan Sacks MD, FACOG, Obstetrics & Gynecology in Private Practice, West Palm Beach, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. 9/16/2008
Placenta
The "after-birth" refers to the placenta, which is delivered 10-30 min after delivery of the baby. The placenta serves as the nutrient source for the baby in utero, so after delivery it is no longer needed and is therefore expelled.
"Placenta left lateral ant" refers to the position of the placenta in the uterus. In this case, it means that the placenta is located on the left side of the uterus towards the front (anterior) of the body. This information is important for monitoring the pregnancy and delivery to ensure the placenta does not obstruct the birth canal.
no. the placenta is delivered after the baby comes out.
At this month ,the possible causes of baby coming out would be placenta previa,abruptio placenta and unstoppable premature delivery.
The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus is known as placenta previa. This condition can lead to complications during pregnancy and delivery, as the placenta may obstruct the birth canal. It is typically classified into different types based on how much the placenta covers the cervix. Management often involves monitoring and, in some cases, cesarean delivery if the placenta remains low-lying close to the due date.
The steps involved in child delivery typically include the onset of labor, dilation of the cervix, pushing during contractions, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta.
With a diagnosis of partial placenta previa at 34 weeks, the possibility of a normal delivery largely depends on the placenta's position as you approach your due date. In some cases, the placenta may move away from the cervix, allowing for a vaginal birth. However, if it remains in its current position, a cesarean delivery may be necessary to avoid complications. It's essential to follow up with your healthcare provider for monitoring and to discuss your delivery options.
the placenta is taken out of the mother after delivery of her baby
In normal pregnancy, the placenta is located at the top of the uterus, above the baby. So the placenta would be delivered after the baby. Placenta Previa is when the placenta forms in the lower part of the uterus, partially or totally covering the opening of the cervix. In this condition, the placenta would be delivered first during a vaginal delivery. Women with Placenta Previa require delivery by cesarean section, because as soon as the umbilical cord reaches oxygen, the baby will automatically use his lungs to breathe. So, if the placenta were to be delivered first, the umbilical cord would reach oxygen and the baby would be in the womb suffocating because the lack of oxygen.
Yes, in fact if she does so it helps the uterus contract, decreasing bleeding and helping to get the placenta out faster.
Previa in medical terms is often used as shorthand for placenta previa. Placenta previa is a condition in which the placenta is situated low in the uterus. Because of this malposition, at delivery the woman can experience a great loss of blood.