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The third stage of labour

The third stage of labour is the delivery of the placenta- the baby’s life-support system that has supplied your baby with oxygen and nutrients, and taken waste products away. After the baby is born, contractions resume after a few minutes, but at a much lesser intensity (although they can be more noticeable if you’ve had…

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Third stage of labour

There is no doubt that the third stage of labour, when you deliver the placenta, is the least interesting part of the birth for both you and your birth partner. However, it is part and parcel of the entire birth experience and it’s important to know how you want it handled, regardless of whether you have a home…

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