As the placenta separates from the uterine wall during the third stage of labor, a dramatic shift in hormones takes place in the mother's blood stream and brain. (abcdoula.com)
This story supports so many practices in today's hospitals including active management of the third stage of labor. (skepticalob.com)
It honors the third stage of labor, and allows a more gentle transition from fetus within the womb, to a baby outside in the world. (homesweethomebirth.com)