THIRD STAGE
- Third stage of labor begins with delivery of infant and ends with delivery of placenta
- Duration: up to 20 minutes (primipara or multipara)
- Contractions occur until the placenta is born
- Placental separation and expulsion occur
- Birth of placenta occurs 5-30 minutes after birth the baby
Nursing Interventions:
- Assess maternal signs and uterine status
- Observe for placental separation
- Observe mother for signs of altered LOC or altered respiration (indicate aneurysm or emboli)
- Allow maternal-infant interaction as soon as possible
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