Question

Sign and symptoms of separation of placenta after delivery

Answer 1

• A sudden gush of blood.
• Lengthening of the visible portion of the umbilical cord.
• The uterus, which is usually soft and flat immediately after delivery, becomes round and firm.
• The uterus, the top of which is usually about half-way between the pubic bone and the umbilicus, seems to enlarge and approach the umbilicus.