This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Placenta and Chorion Development, Subject name: Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Following are signs of placental separation EXCEPT: 
Select and explain. 
A. Uterus rises in abdomen, B. Uterus becomes discoid, C. Lengthening of cord, D. Fresh gush of blood from the vagina
B: Uterus becomes discoid
Answer: B: Uterus becomes discoid 
Explanation: Ans. (b) Uterus becomes discoidRef. D.C Dutta 7h Ed. /131-312Clinical Course of Third Stage Of Labour* Third stage includes separation, descent and expulsion of the placenta with its membrane.Signs before and after placental separation* BEFORE SEPARATION: uterus becomes discoid in shape, firm in feel and non-ballottable.# Fundal height reaches slightly below the umbilicus* AFTER SEPARATION# Uterus becomes globular firm and ballotable# The fundal height is slightly raised# Sudden gush of vaginal bleeding upon separation.# Permanent lengthening of the cord.