A placenta examination is performed after delivery to ensure the entire placenta and membranes have been expelled. It checks that the placenta is of normal size, shape, consistency and weight, and detects any abnormalities. The examination also evaluates the umbilical cord length and number of blood vessels. Key tools used include a bowl, weighing scale, and measuring tape. The placenta develops during pregnancy to support fetal growth and development through respiratory, alimentary, excretory and other vital functions.

1. PLACENTA EXAMINATIONPLACENTA EXAMINATION
Prepared By:- Mrs. Sneha Sahay Youtham

2. DEFINITIONDEFINITION
A through inspection and
examination of the placenta and
membranes, soon after
expulsion, for its completeness
and normalcy.

5. PurposesPurposes
1. To ensure that the entire placenta and
membranes have been expelled and no part
has been retained.
2. To make sure that placenta is of normal size,
shape, consistency and weight.
3. To detect abnormalities such as infarctions,
calcification and additional lobes.
4. To detect the length of the cord, number of
blood vessels and site of insertion of the cord.
5. To check weight of placenta and measure
length of cord.

6. ArticlesArticles
Placenta in a bowl.
A washable surface to lay the placenta
for examination.
Weighing machine.
Measuring tape
Kidney try
1 pair of clean gloves.

7. PlacentaPlacenta
Develop from chorionic frondosum
(fetal component) & decidual (Maternal
component)
It begins at 6th
weeks and completed by
12th
weeked.
Curricular disc. Diameter of 15-20 c.m.
2.5 c.m. thick
Weight 300-500gm 1/6 of the body
weight
Two surface maternal, fetal

8. FunctionFunction
Fetal Respiratory
Fetal alimentary
Fetal Excretory
Fetal barrier function
Immunological
Enzyme

9. AbnormalitiesAbnormalities
Larger placenta (syphilis, DM)
Placenta Succenturiata

10. Cont….Cont….
Placental membranecae
Placenta circumvallate

11. Cont….Cont….
Battledoae placenta
Single artery

12. Umbilical CordUmbilical Cord
Bluish white cord about 50 c.m. long 1.5
c.m. diameter.