stages of labour

Question 1

what is the third stage of labour

Answer 1

Definition
The third stage of labour begins at delivery of the foetus and ends with delivery of the placenta and foetal membranes.

Generally, it lasts 30 minutes to an hour when allowed to occur naturally or 5-10 minutes with administration of oxytocin.

Question 2

signs of third stage of labour

Answer 2

Signs
Signs of placental separation and imminent placental delivery:

Gush of blood

Lengthening of the umbilical cord

Ascension of the uterus in the abdomen

Question 3

mangement of third stage of labour

Answer 3

Management
The delivery of the placenta is commonly managed manually by controlled cord traction. This must be gentle, or else there is increased risk of causing complications such as uterine inversion and postpartum haemorrhage.

Question 4

what tx is given

Answer 4

IM oxytocin first line in active managemetn

tgen syntometrin