Active management of the third stage of labour without controlled cord traction: a randomized non-inferiority controlled trial

• Main Authors: Derman Richard (Author), Lumbiganon Pisake (Author), Hofmeyr G Justus (Author), Carroli Guillermo (Author), Abdel-Aleem Hany (Author), Elbourne Diana (Author), Qureshi Zahida (Author), Piaggio Gilda (Author), Merialdi Mario (Author), Widmer Mariana (Author), Gülmezoglu A Metin (Author), Okong Pius (Author), Goudar Shivaprasad (Author), Festin Mario (Author), Althabe Fernando (Author), Armbruster Deborah (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The third stage of labour refers to the period between birth of the baby and complete expulsion of the placenta. Some degree of blood loss occurs after the birth of the baby due to separation of the placenta. This period is a risky p...