The nurse or doctor will ask the mother to stop pushing momentarily while the baby’s mouth and nose are suctioned to clear out amniotic fluid and mucus. It’s important to do this before the baby starts to breathe and cry. Usually, the doctor will rotate the baby’s head a quarter of a turn to be in alignment with the baby’s body, which is still inside of the mother. Then she will be asked to begin pushing again to deliver the shoulders. The top shoulder comes first and then the lower shoulder. Then, with one last push, the baby is out!
The uterus is now about the size of a large grapefruit. The mother may need to push to help deliver the placenta. She may feel some pressure as the placenta is expelled but not nearly as much pressure as when the baby was born. The healthcare provider will inspect the delivered placenta to make sure it was delivered in full. On rare occasions, some of the placentae may remain adhered to the wall of the uterus. If this happens, the provider will reach into the uterus to remove the leftover pieces. If you would like to see the placenta, please ask. Usually, they’ll be happy to show you. Book a consultation with your top Alpharetta and Atlanta OBGYN for your obstetrics and gynecology care
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