Retained placenta or membranes, without haemorrhage

Definition

A condition characterised by a placenta or membranes that have not been expelled from the uterus during the third stage of labour and up to 30 minutes following delivery, and without haemorrhage. This condition is caused by uterine atony, a trapped placenta, or a placenta accreta. This condition may lead to primary postpartum haemorrhage or infection.

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