A review of third stage of labour care guidance

Introduction Concerns exist regarding the suitability of national and international guidance informing third stage labour care for women at low risk postpartum haemorrhage. Methods The robustness appropriateness research evidence underpinning by institutions such as National Institution Health Care Excellence, Royal College Obstetricians Gynaecologists Midwives was assessed areas further to address any gaps in knowledge were identified. Results practice recommend active management all women. This may not be suitable haemorrhage giving birth a midwife-led unit or home setting. is because reduced reliability, validity generalisability this group Conclusions Expectant more appropriate who choose setting want experience with minimal intervention. However, into practices these settings needed.