Which of these is the ideal method of removal of placenta after delivery in routine delivery cases?
Correct Answer: spontaneous separation of placenta or by controlled cord traction
Description: Removal of placenta must be done by controlled cord traction (Brandt and Andrews method) or waiting for spontaneous placental separation. Excessive cord traction may inadveently cause uterine inversion. Credes method is obsolete because of high risk of retention of placental bits.
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