why can't the doctor just pull on what's left of the umbillical cord and pull the placenta out? I don't know much about the placenta - so I'm not trying to be gross - I just don't understand why it needs to be a mini-delivery. Nothing is attached, right?
2007-02-08 00:04:57 · 11 answers · asked by cfisher4234 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is important for you to deliver every piece of the placenta. Any remaining parts can cause bleeding. Your doctor must be sure that all the bits are there - if he pulls it out it could leave some behind. It's no big deal. But there is a very very slight percentage of women whose placenta attaches to the uterine wall and must be surgically removed via d&c.
2007-02-08 00:12:40 · answer #1 · answered by Lyn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the umbilical cord can detach from the placenta. (Mine did, and the midwife put very little pressure on it) Besides, after delivering the baby, the placenta usually isn't that hard to deliver. If the cord detachs, it can be harder to get the placenta out (I actually had to shift into a semi-squatting postiotn to let gravity assist.)
2007-02-08 19:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by squire_rhiannon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is rather attached. The layer of placenta must be attached to the lining of the uterus in order for nutrition to pass through the walls of the adjoining cells. It needs to be attached right to the very end, for until the baby starts breathing, the oxygen from the mother needs to get to the baby. It takes a few minutes for the tissues to separate. When you rush things, you can cause serious problems. Patience usually allows thing to progress normally.
2007-02-08 00:15:01 · answer #3 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The placenta is big and really all you have to do is give a little push and it comes out sometimes it take a little bit for it to come down.
2007-02-08 00:09:55 · answer #4 · answered by K J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the placenta is attached to your uterus. So, you do need to give a small little push or two. That's it. Believe me it's nothing compared to delivering your baby!!
Pull it out?! OUCH!! :((
2007-02-08 00:32:16 · answer #5 · answered by Baby #3 due 10/13/09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The placenta is rather large also they cant pull it because they have to be very careful to not leave even a tiny little piece of it inside of you -then you could hemmorage.
2007-02-08 00:44:18 · answer #6 · answered by elaeblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The placenta is attached to your uterous. That is how the blood gets from you to your baby. If he 'just pulls' he can damage the lining of your uterous. But it is nothing to go through. It is very easy and your body does it on it's own.
2007-02-08 00:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by darkraven_2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a very minor delivery compared to the baby, and not to be gross but the feeling of it coming out is a bit soothing. At least it was for me, just the warmth of it! Sorry if that sounds gross!
2007-02-08 00:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u just have to give a little push nothing compared to deliveing the baby
2007-02-08 01:22:18 · answer #9 · answered by impala400sb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you do is give a small push to help the doctor get it out. THat is all. Its big and needs a little help
2007-02-08 00:12:17 · answer #10 · answered by Blondi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋