Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2014
Observational StudyMedical abortion with mifepristone and home administration of misoprostol up to 63 days' gestation.
To evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of medical abortion at home up to 63 days' gestation without limits on travel distance to a registered institution. ⋯ In our experience, home administration of misoprostol is an effective and acceptable method for abortion up to 63 days of gestation and women should be eligible for this treatment option regardless of their travel distance from hospital.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2014
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyActive management of the third stage of labor with and without controlled cord traction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
To determine the specific effect of controlled cord traction in the third stage of labor in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. ⋯ Controlled cord traction appears to reduce the risk of any postpartum hemorrhage in a general sense, as well as manual removal of the placenta and the duration of the third stage of labor. However, the reduction in the occurrence of severe postpartum hemorrhage, need for additional uterotonics and blood transfusion is not statistically significant.