Care in the third stage of labour
Date
2016-06-26
Authors
Advisors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
9780702062117
9780702063367
9780702063367
DOI
Volume Title
Publisher
Elsevier
Type
Book chapter
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
After reading this chapter you will be able to: Describe the physiology of the third stage of labour Differentiate between expectant and active management Identify variations in management of the third stage of labour and their potential benefits and limitations Explore the debate between expectant and active management and the implications for midwifery practice Identify how to examine the term placenta and membranes
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Keywords
third stage of labour, active management, expectant management childbirth, placenta
Citation
Harris, T. (2017) Care in the third stage of labour (Chapter 39) . In: Macdonald, S. and Johnson, G. (Eds.) Mayes' Midwifery. 15th Ed. London: Elsevier. pp.646-663.