Retained placenta
Retained placenta is a condition in which all or part of the placenta or membranes remain in the uterus during the third stage of labour. Retained placenta can be broadly divided into:
- failed separation of the placenta from the uterine lining
- placenta separated from the uterine lining but retained within the uterus
| Retained placenta | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Retained products of conception |
| Specialty | Obstetrics and gynaecology |
A retained placenta is commonly a cause of postpartum haemorrhage, both primary and secondary.
Retained placenta is generally defined as a placenta that has not undergone placental expulsion within 30 minutes of the baby’s birth where the third stage of labor has been managed actively.
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