Care in the third stage of labour
Date
2011
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Advisors
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Publisher
Bailliere Tindall
Type
Book chapter
Peer reviewed
Yes
Abstract
This chapter describes the physiology of third stage of labour, differentiates between expectant and active management, explores the debate between expectant and active management and the implications for midwifery practice. The chapter also includes how to eaxmine the term placenta and membranes
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Keywords
third stage of labour, Midwifery practice
Citation
Harris, T. (2011) Care in the third stage of labour. In: MacDonald, S. and Magill-Cuerden, J. eds. Mayes' Midwifery: A Textbook for Midwives. 14th. ed. Bailliere Tindall. pp. 535-550