The Stages of Labour: Stage 3

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr Rangi is joined by midwife Erica Spessot as they continue their six-part series exploring the stages of labour, right through to your baby’s Birth Day.This episode focuses on the third stage of labour. It explores the delivery of the placenta and cutting of the umbilical cord.Topics covered in this episode include:Delivery of Placentaactive management (with medical intervention)natural third stage, also called physiological or expectant managementPostpartum bleeding/haemorrhageCutting of umbilical cordStay tuned for the next episode, where Rangi and Erica take a deep dive into Stage 4 of Labour (recovery and bonding with baby).