Misoprostol: preventing postpartum haemorrhage

• Published in: Modern midwife Vol. 7; no. 9; p. 23
• Main Author: Walder, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.09.1997
• Subjects: Developing Countries; Female; Global Health; Humans; Misoprostol - therapeutic use; Oxytocics - therapeutic use; Postpartum Hemorrhage - drug therapy; Postpartum Hemorrhage - prevention & control; Pregnancy; United Kingdom

Postpartum haemorrhage is an important cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. In the developing world, it is estimated to account for 28% of maternal deaths. Evidence suggests that active management of the third stage of labour using oxytocics, significantly reduces the risk of PPH. Oxytocics ar...