> Also, is it possible to have retained placental fragment with a C
> Sec?

Not very often at all, but yes. Since the placenta in a C-Section is
manually removed immediately after the delivery, it hasn't had a chance to
"release" naturally. If the placenta is not examined carefully, a small
fragment can be left behind.

The clue (other than a milk supply that can't seem to come in) of course,
will be the continued discharge of lochia rubra beyond 10-12 days.

Katharine West, RN, BSN, MPH
Sherman Oaks, CA

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