A study of effect of intra umbilical oxytocin in active management of third stage of labour

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage is a single major and leading cause of maternal morbidity mortality. PPH the loss more than 500 ml blood following vaginal delivery or 1000 caesarean section. India has mortality ratio 167 per 1 lakh live births. The most common which accounts for 25-30% significant cause. Methods: 200 patients were included in this prospective observational study divided into two groups, group A, underwent only active management third stage labour B received intra umbilical oxytocin administration addition to AMTSL. neonatal outcome was observed between difference noted. Results: Mean duration A 3.89±0.89 minutes 386±85.30 that 1.96±0.68 235±72.99 respectively. These found be statistically among all other parameters. Conclusions: amount postpartum significantly less when injection used So, conclude vein should routinely AMTSL order prevent PPH.