Re: [ozmidwifery] physiological third stage

[Lesley Kuliukas]

The pulse in the cord comes from the baby's heart so yes, can carry on after full separation. Lesley ----- Original Message ----- From: linda kamchevski To: list Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 4:50 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] physiological third stage Can some one tell me can there be a pulse in the umbilical cord if the separation of the placenta is complete.   Last night all the signs of separation ie. show, cord lengthening etc cord contiued to pulse.  My thoughts were that this doesnt happen.  twas a bit tricky.  lol.   linda.