
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for around 25% of maternal mortality worldwide (WHO, 2007), reaching as high as 60% in some countries. PPH can also […] Read More
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is responsible for around 25% of maternal mortality worldwide (WHO, 2007), reaching as high as 60% in some countries. PPH can also […] Read More
Uterotonic drugs act directly on the smooth muscle of the uterus and increase the tone, rate, and strength of rhythmic contractions. The body produces a […] Read More
In 2003, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) issued a joint statement that has prioritized universal […] Read More
Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth Prepared by the JHPIEGO/MNH Program with support from the Averting Maternal Death and Disability Program at the Mailman School […] Read More
POPPHI Final PPH Meeting: Tackling the biggest maternal killer: Progress and challenges in preventing postpartum hemorrhage, November 20, 2009, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington DC The […] Read More
Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Guide for Midwives and Doctors Department of Reproductive Health and Research (RHR), World Health padOrganization, 2003 This manual […] Read More
Active management of the third stage of labor (AMTSL) is an evidence-based, low-cost intervention used to prevent postpartum hemorrhage. The current components of AMTSL include: […] Read More