Many women do not realize that the birth of their baby is not complete until the placenta has completely left the uterus. In most cases, this happens after the baby is born vaginally (natural birth),

Artificial placental ablation is performed when the mother gives birth and the placenta is still left inside the uterus.

Artificial placental ablation is performed when the mother has given birth and the placenta does not come off naturally or is still left inside the uterine cavity. After artificial placental ablation, the uterus must be checked for any remaining placenta or membrane and the integrity of the uterus must be checked.