When should the umbilical cord be clamped and when should we initiate active management of third stage of labor
Very interesting article and equally interesting rapid response. However, the query lurks that how can we perform the active management of third stage of labor (10 units of oxytocin i.m. that is supposed to be immediately after delivery of baby; controlled cord traction and uterine massage). Do we have to defer these three steps or one or two steps till after delayed clamping of cord? We need data for that.
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When should the umbilical cord be clamped and when should we initiate active management of third stage of labor
Very interesting article and equally interesting rapid response. However, the query lurks that how can we perform the active management of third stage of labor (10 units of oxytocin i.m. that is supposed to be immediately after delivery of baby; controlled cord traction and uterine massage). Do we have to defer these three steps or one or two steps till after delayed clamping of cord? We need data for that.
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