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Afterbirth
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the placenta and associated tissues expelled from the uterus after the baby is born
What is "afterbirth"?
Afterbirth refers to the placenta, which is the organ that provides nutrients and oxygen to the baby during pregnancy, and other tissues that are delivered from the uterus after a baby is born. It occurs during the final stage of childbirth and is essential for completing the delivery process. The afterbirth is comes out through the birth canal shortly after the baby.
Example
The nurse examined the afterbirth to confirm a healthy delivery.
After the baby was born, the doctor took care of delivering the afterbirth.
The medical staff disposed of the afterbirth according to proper protocols.
The delivery room team ensured a smooth process for both the baby and the afterbirth.
Once the baby was in the mother's arms, the focus shifted to managing the afterbirth.
