Spontaneous vaginal birth following induction with intravenous oxytocin: Three oxytocic regimes to minimise blood loss post birth.

CONCLUSION: There was no difference in the incidence of PPH between the three groups. Therefore, we question the benefit of delaying cessation of intravenous oxytocin for 60minutes post birth. Further investigation in this cohort is recommended, to compare the incidence of PPH when intravenous oxytocin is ceased either immediately, or 30minutes post birth. This research is warranted, as an evidence-based framework is lacking, to guide midwives globally in relation to their management of intravenous oxytocin post an induced spontaneous vaginal birth, in the absence of PPH. PMID: 32546384 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Women Birth - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Women Birth Source Type: research