Unit 6: Manual Removal of the Placenta

This unit explains how to recognize indications for and perform manual removal of the placenta.

By the end of this unit, participants will be able to:

• Recognize indications for manual removal of the placenta at multiple levels of care.
• Perform manual removal of the placenta.

Total: 45 minutes

• 20 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Group Discussion
• 25 minutes: Demonstration

• Print, download, and gather materials

• Refer to the Facilitator’s Guide for the detailed session guide and list of materials needed for this unit
• Presentation
• Participant Workbook