HOW IT WORKS 5: PHYSIOLOGICAL BIRTH OF THE PLACENTA

Abstract

In this article I talk about physiological birth of the placenta by exploring the anatomy and physiology of the placenta and its role in childbirth, pairing this with the skills required to facilitate a physiological placental birth. It is important for midwives to understand the anatomy and physiology behind the skill set required to provide care during physiological birth of the placenta and to understand how midwifery practice can influence achieving this for women and birthing people.