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Complications of third stage

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Mostly the complications of the third stage result in post partum haemorrhage - for example retained products or inverted uterus.

Possible complications include:

  • retained placenta
  • uterine inversion
  • amniotic fluid embolism
  • vaginal wall laceration or haematoma

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