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Chapter-21 Physiology and Management of the Third Stage of Labor

BOOK TITLE: A Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing

Author
1. Jacob Annamma
ISBN
9789350255575
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11532_21
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
12
Author Affiliations
1. Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing, Bengaluru, India, St. Philomina’s College of Nursing, Mother Theresa Road, Bengaluru, College of Nursing, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu;, LT College of Nursing, SNDT Womens’ University, Mumbai, Al-Sabah Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait, Suburban Medical Center, Paramount, Southern California, USA, Graduate School for Nurses BNE, SIB, CMAI, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Physiology and management of third stage of labor is described in detail with the help of 7 well illustrated diagrams. Physiological process of placental separation, placenta expulsion, management of the third stage of labor, use of oxytocic drug, complications of the third stage of labor, nursing process during third stage of labor are described comprehensively. Hemostasis, Brandt-Andrew method, expression of fundal pressure, examination of placenta and membranes, postpartum haemorrhage and hematoma formation are given in detail separately. 4 learning objectives are given in the beginning of chapter for better understanding of the subject. 7 references are given at the end of chapter for further reading.

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