Diseases

Retained Placenta (During Postpartum)

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Retained placenta is a condition in which all or part of the placenta or membranes remain in the uterus during the third stage of labour. ... placenta separated from the uterine lining but retained within the uterus.

SYMPTOMS

Fever, a foul smelling discharge from the vaginal area,large pieces of tissue coming from the placenta,heavy bleeding,pain that doesn't stop.

CAUSES

Placenta accreta takes place when the placenta has become deeply embedded in the womb, possibly due to a previous caesarean section scar. A trapped placenta results when the placenta detaches from theuterus but is not delivered. Instead, it becomes trapped behind a closed cervix or a cervix that has partially closed