Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Explain the natural physiological process of placental delivery.
• Describe the six steps of active management of third stage of labour (AMTSL).
• Summarise the regimens for each of the uterotonic drugs used in AMTSL.
• Explain how you would examine the placenta and membranes for completeness.
• Describe the warning signs for complications that may arise during the third stage of labour.