Active management of the 3rd stage

Question 1

What are the 2 types of management of the 3rd stage of labour

Answer 1

Physiological management (Maternal effort)
Active management

Question 2

What is involved in active management of the 3rd stage

Answer 2

IM oxytocin (10IU)
Cord clamped and cut within 5 minutes
Controlled cord traction applied, while the other hand pushes the uterus upwards

Question 3

When is active management of the 3rd stage employed?

Answer 3

Offered to all women to reduce PPH risk
Initiated in haemorrhage or >60-minute delay