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The good news: A retained placenta is very treatable and it can’t hurt your baby.
What is a retained placenta?
What causes a retained placenta?
There are three different types of retained placenta, each of which has a different cause.
They include:
Who is at risk of having a retained placenta?
What are the complications of a retained placenta?
Since a retained placenta occurs after delivery, there are no repercussions for the baby.
But it can be risky for new moms.
How is a retained placenta treated?
Treatment requires removing the placenta or the portions of it that have stayed inside the womb.
Immediately after delivery, this retained part can be removed manually or by using an instrument to assist.
Can a retained placenta be prevented?
