The Truth About the Third Stage: What You're Not Told About the Placenta

Listen to this episode from Positive Pregnancy, Birth and Motherhood by Pop That Mumma founder of Birth Box and Oxytocin Bubble on Spotify. In this episode, we’re talking about the third stage of labour - the birth of the placenta - and why it deserves just as much attention as the rest of the birth process.Too many women are left in the dark about what happens after the baby is born. From synthetic oxytocin injections and cord traction to postpartum haemorrhage and lack of consent, this part of birth is often rushed, misunderstood, or dismissed altogether.We’ll explore:What the third stage of labour actually involvesThe difference between physiological and active managementHow synthetic oxytocin can impact natural oxytocin, bonding, and breastfeedingWhy so many women feel confused or traumatised by this part of birthHow to prepare, protect your birth space, and make informed choicesThis episode will give you the knowledge and context you need to feel empowered during the birth of the placenta.Let me know your thoughts here:https://www.instagram.com/popthatmumma/