Bleeding and the third stage of labor.
The third stage of labor often is scarcely considered by parturients and birth attendants although it is thought to be the most dangerous stage of labor because of the risk of significant hemorrhage. Safe clinical management based on respect and understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the third stage of labor may prevent many complications. Management of third stage labor is presented. Uterotonic agents and techniques for control of bleeding are discussed.
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D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007749:Labor Stage, Third; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy