In a message dated 8/31/2002 5:31:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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> From the description it sounds like the mother needs at least an ultrasound
> to rule out the possibility of retained placental fragments.
>
> If the midwife really called the placenta 'bizarre' for its shredded
> appearance, it sounds like she hasn't seen many placentas, and may not be
> the best judge of what is normal.


Thank you for your thoughts, Rachel.
This is a wonderful and skilled midwife with 20 yrs. experience.  You are
listening to my interpretation of a second-hand comment.

Baby's billi is down now so they may send her home and we'll see if supply
turns around......

Nancy Williams




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