Background Active management of the third stage of labour involves giving a prophylactic
uterotonic, early cord clamping and controlled cord traction to deliver the placenta. With …

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of death and morbidity relating to
pregnancy. Uterine atony is the leading cause of PPH, and trauma, including iatrogenic …

METHODS The recommendations were developed as a synthesis and update of evidence
from the literature. They are based on the FIGO Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health …

Background In high-income countries, the incidence of severe postpartum hemorrhage
(PPH) has increased. This has important public health relevance because severe PPH is a …

BACKGROUND: In this study, we sought to (1) define trends in the incidence of postpartum
hemorrhage (PPH), and (2) elucidate the contemporary epidemiology of PPH focusing on …

Objective To explore the clinical practices, risks, and maternal outcomes associated with
postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Design Secondary analysis of cross‐sectional data. Setting …

Background Robust evidence to direct management of pregnant women with mild
hypertensive disease at term is scarce. We investigated whether induction of labour in …

Background Globally, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal
deaths. However in many low and middle income countries, there is scarcity of information …

Human height is a highly variable trait, both within and between populations, has a high
heritability, and influences the manner in which people behave and are treated in society …

Objectives Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a major cause of maternal mortality and
morbidity worldwide. Experimental studies support the hypothesis that oxytocin …