A Comparison of Manual vs. Spontaneous Removal of the Placenta at Cesarean Section

A Comparison of Manual vs. Spontaneous Removal of the Placenta at Cesarean Section

The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in operative blood loss with manual vs. spontaneous removal of the placenta during cesarean section.

Patients undergoing scheduled cesarean deliveries are randomized to manual or spontaneous placental removal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All term pregnant women 18 years of age and older undergoing scheduled cesarean delivery at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prematurity (<37 weeks)
• Preoperative chorioamnionitis
• Vaginal delivery of fetus
• Emergency Cesarean Delivery
• Patient's OB not agreeable to participating in this study.