Title:
WHO statement regarding the use of misoprostol for postpartum haemorrhage prevention and treatment
Authors:
Gülmezoglu, A.M. and Mathai, M. and Hill, S.
Place:
Geneva
Publisher:
World health organization (WHO). Department of reproductive health and research (RHR)
Year:
cop. 2009
PAGE:
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Subject:
Maternal Health – Lessons Learned
Keywords:
maternal welfare, mortality, health personnel
Abstract:
The World Health Organization recommends that active management of the third stage of labour must be offered to all women delivered by skilled birth attendants during childbirth to prevent postpartum haemorrhage. This statement is to explain WHO position regarding misoprostol use after childbirth.
URL:
http://whqlibdoc.who.int/hq/2009/WHO_RHR_09.22_eng.pdf
Document type:
Brochure