All are true about delivery of placenta in third stage of labour, EXCEPT?
Signs of placental separation Permanent lengthening of cord Suprapubic bulge: most specific Sudden gush of blood. This may be absent in case of central separation of placenta Uterine fundus must be palpated to see if uterus is well contracted, if not, fundal massage and uterotonic must be given. An adherent placenta such as accreta or increta may lead to uterine inversion while attempting to pull the placenta out.
Separation of placenta always manifests as revealed bleeding PV and is most specific sign
Lengthening of cord is a sign of placental separation
Fundus of uterus must be palpated after placental delivery to rule out atonicity
Placenta accreta may be a cause for retained placenta
Placenta - Types and their complications