Question

Placental separation and manual removal of placenta:

a. Separation: Early in the third stage of labor, Removal: Controlled cord traction
b. Separation: Late in the third stage of labor, Removal: Spontaneous expulsion
c. Separation: Early in the second stage of labor, Removal: Cesarean section
d. Separation: Late in the second stage of labor, Removal: Manual extraction

Answer 1

The delivery of the placenta, or afterbirth, is the last stage of childbirth, where it is expelled through the vagina. If it does not come out spontaneously, manual removal may be attempted.

Step-by-step explanation:

The last stage of childbirth is the delivery of the placenta, also known as the afterbirth. After the baby is born and the placenta is completely disengaged from the uterine wall, it is expelled through the vagina. If the placenta does not come out spontaneously within about 30 minutes, it is considered retained and the obstetrician may attempt manual removal.