placental stage; third stage of labour
Medical term for the stage of childbirth from delivery of the baby until expulsion of the placenta.
The placental stage refers to the period until the placenta is expelled.
Management of the third stage of labour is important for the safety of delivery.
Compound of 後 (after) + 産 (birth) + 期 (period), literally 'post-birth period'. The reading こうざんき follows standard on'yomi.