Oxytocin Infusion vs. Spontaneous Follow-up for Third-stage of Labor After Second-trimester Abortion

Oxytocin Infusion vs. Spontaneous Follow-up for Third-stage Management After Second-trimester Abortion: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This study compares oxytocin infusion to spontaneous follow-up for third-stage of labor at induced mid-trimester abortions. Patients will be randomized to oxytocin infusion or observation with no pharmacologic intervention. Primary outcome of the study is complete abortion rate within two hours of fetal delivery.

Inclusion Criteria:

-Women who had mid-trimester termination of pregnancy between 13-24 gestational weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• If fetus and placenta expelled together
• Obstetrical haemorrhage needs intervention
• Known prostaglandin allergy