Effectiveness of Placental Drainage in the Third Stage of Labor: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Effectiveness of Placental Drainage in the Third Stage of Labor: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine if placental drainage shortens third period of labor and reduces postpartum blood lost.

The study aims to compare the effectiveness of placental drainage versus maintenance of maternal cord clamped end in the third stage of labor to reduce postpartum blood loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Low risk pregnant women
• Pregnancy at term
• Women at low risk for assisted labor / delivery and postpartum care.
• Live Fetus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women under 18, mentally handicapped and indigenous;
• Women who agreed to participate signed the Informed Consent, but evolved to cesarean section or instrumental delivery by forceps;
• Instrumental Delivery by forceps or c-section