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The placenta plays a crucial role during pregnancy. Find out what it does, issues that might affect the placenta and how the placenta is delivered. By Mayo Clinic StaffIf you're pregnant, you might wonder what the placenta does and what factors can affect it. Get the facts about this important organ that joins the mother and baby. What does the placenta do?The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby. It also removes waste products from the baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of the uterus, and the baby's umbilical cord arises from it. The organ is usually attached to the top, side, front or back of the uterus. In rare cases, the placenta might attach in the lower area of the uterus. When this happens, it's called a low-lying placenta (placenta previa). What affects the health of the placenta?Various factors can affect the health of the placenta during pregnancy. For example:
What are the most common placental problems?During pregnancy, possible placental problems include placental abruption, placenta previa and placenta accreta. After delivery, retained placenta is sometimes a concern. Here's what you need to know about these conditions:
What are signs or symptoms of placental problems?Consult your health care provider during pregnancy if you have:
What can I do to reduce my risk of placental problems?Most placental problems can't be directly prevented. However, you can take steps to promote a healthy pregnancy:
If you've had a placental problem during a previous pregnancy and are planning another pregnancy, talk to your health care provider about ways to reduce the risk of experiencing the condition again. Also tell your health care provider if you've had surgery on your uterus in the past. Expect your health care provider to monitor your condition closely throughout the pregnancy. How is the placenta delivered?If you deliver your baby vaginally, you'll also deliver the placenta vaginally — during what's known as the third stage of labor. After you give birth, you'll continue to have mild contractions. Your health care provider might give you a medication called oxytocin (Pitocin) to continue uterine contractions and reduce postpartum bleeding. Your health care provider might also massage your lower abdomen to encourage your uterus to contract and expel the placenta. You might be asked to push one more time to deliver the placenta. If you have a C-section, your health care provider will remove the placenta from your uterus during the procedure. Your health care provider will examine the placenta to make sure it's intact. Any remaining fragments must be removed from the uterus to prevent bleeding and infection. If you're interested, ask to see the placenta. In some cultures, families bury the placenta in a special place, such as their backyards. If you have questions about the placenta or placental problems during pregnancy, talk to your health care provider. He or she can help you better understand the placenta's role during your pregnancy. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. To provide you with the most
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. What are the 4 signs of placental separation?What are the symptoms of placental abruption? The main symptom of placental abruption is vaginal bleeding. You also may have pain,contractions, discomfort and tenderness or sudden, ongoing belly or back pain. Sometimes, these symptoms may happen without vaginal bleeding because the blood is trapped behind the placenta.
Which of the following signs indicate that the placenta has separated and is ready to be delivered quizlet?Terms in this set (2) -The most reliable sign is the lengthening of the umbilical cord as the placenta separates and is pushed into the lower uterine segment by progressive uterine retraction. ...
What are the signs of placental separation in the 3rd stage of labor?Disorders of the Third Stage
Signs of placental separation include a gush of blood, lengthening of the umbilical cord, and change in shape of the uterine fundus from discoid to globular with elevation of the fundal height.
Which of the following observations would suggest that placental separation is occurring?Which of the following observations would suggest that placental separation is occurring? Uterus stops contracting altogether.
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Which of the following signs indicate that the placenta has separated and is ready to be delivered Select all that apply?
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