| Retained placenta | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Retained products of conception |
| Specialty | Obstetrics and gynaecology  |
Retained placenta is a condition in which all or part of the placenta or membranes remain in the uterus during the third stage of labour.[1] Retained placenta can be broadly divided into:
- failed separation of the placenta from the uterine lining
- placenta separated from the uterine lining but retained within the uterus
A retained placenta is commonly a cause of postpartum haemorrhage, both primary and secondary.[1]
Retained placenta is generally defined as a placenta that has not undergone placental expulsion within 30 minutes of the baby’s birth where the third stage of labor has been managed actively.[2]
- ^ a b Placenta (retention)
- ^ Maternity - Prevention, Early Recognition & Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) From Department of Health, NSW. 21-Oct-2010