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I had a d&c for retained placenta 2 weeks after a vaginal delivery, is this normal? most people i hear about is 6 + weeks postpartum.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Never normal: A retained placenta is not a normal thing to happen at all. It is considered an abnormal complication. A D and C is the correct treatment. The earlier post partum it is recognized and treated the better.

Answered 3/30/2020

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A member asked:

I had a d&c for retained placenta 2 weeks after a vaginal delivery, is this normal? most people i hear about is 6 + weeks postpartum.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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