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Labour 3rd stage

In this section, we explain how the placenta and membranes (or afterbirth) separate and are delivered, known as the 3rd stage of labour.

We explore the physical and emotional needs of the woman and her baby during the first hour after birth, sometimes referred to as the 4th stage of labour. This includes the expected procedures if the woman's genitals require stitches.

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