Uterus massage is it necessary? & PPH?

[helenn82]

Now that's odd. I had a natural third stage labour with DS however my midwives did massage on me for a couple of days after the birth when they came round for visits. Is that not the usual? DS was born on due date but my placenta was deteriorating (his growth slowed right down from 35 wks). Do you think that is why I had to have massage as there may have been a higher risk of leftover placenta???

Just curious as I'm due with #2 later in the year and I thought I understood everything from my previous birth.

[Alan]

Hi Helenn
Sometimes the uterus does not contract as firmly as we would like it to. Massaging the uterus causes it to contract. So I can only assume that your fundus (the top of the uterus) was a little soft (boggy)