Vaginal delivery of placenta

Procedure Information

What is Vaginal Delivery of Placenta?

Vaginal delivery of placenta is a medical procedure in which a baby is delivered through the birth canal, followed by the delivery of the placenta. During this procedure, an obstetrician will help move the baby and placenta safely out of the uterus.

Why would I get a Vaginal Delivery of Placenta?

A vaginal delivery of placenta is usually used when the mother has had a single-birth pregnancy. The procedure is meant to increase the safety of both the mother and the baby.

What happens during a Vaginal Delivery of Placenta?

The delivery process begins once the baby has been completely delivered. The obstetrician will then help massage and guide the delivery of the placenta, pushing gently on the mother's abdomen. This helps guide the placenta out of the uterus and into the birth canal.

What to expect after a Vaginal Delivery of Placenta?

Once the placenta has been completely delivered, the obstetrician will examine it to ensure it is intact. The mother may feel period-like cramps as the placenta is pushed out, but typically these fade away quickly after the placenta has been delivered.

Conclusion

Vaginal delivery of placenta is a safe and routine medical procedure that is used when a mother is pregnant with a single-birthbaby. The procedure involves pushing gently on the mother's abdomen and guiding the placenta out of the uterus through the birth canal. Once the placenta is delivered, the obstetrician will examine it and the mother should feel period-like cramps that go away shortly after.