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Investigating active versus expectant management of third stage labour in a midwife-led unit
Baker, Karen Clare Stephenson, John
Baker, Karen Clare
Stephenson, John
Abstract
Little is known regarding third stage management approaches and the incidence of and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage in women giving birth solely in midwife-led units. This systematic literature review identified nine studies of varying quality that investigated active versus expectant management of the third stage of labour and any related blood loss in women, who had a normal physiological birth and gave birth or intended to give birth in a midwife-led unit. The results identified a need for further research studies into this area of practice, as birth settings are becoming increasingly more important. This is because of research studies that have reported many beneficial outcomes for healthy women at low risk of obstetric complications, who plan to give birth in midwife-led units.
Keywords
Literature review, Third stage of labour, Midwife-led units, Active management, Expectant management, Postpartum haemorrhage, Blood loss
Date
2022
Type
Journal article
Journal
British Journal of Midwifery
Book
Volume
30
Issue
2
Page Range
110-117
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ACU Department
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Open Access Status
License
All rights reserved
File Access
Controlled
Notes
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