Learning outcomes

At the end of this session you will be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Explain the physiological of the placental delivery.
• Describe the six steps of active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL).
• List the uterotonic drugs used in AMTSL.
• Explain how you would examine the placenta and membranes for completeness.
• Describe the complications that may arise during the third stage of labour.