Placental Cord Drainage Versus no Placental Drainage in the Management of Third Stage of Labour

Placental Cord Drainage Versus no Placental Drainage in the Management of Third Stage of Labour: Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this work is to compare the effectiveness of placental cord drainage with no drainage in reducing the duration and blood loss in 3rd stage of labour.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Full term Uncomplicated singleton pregnancy Pregnancy with vertex presentation Patients expected to have spontaneous vaginal delivery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Over distended uterus(hydramnios.large fetus) Previous history of postpartum haemorrhage Known coagulation disorder Haemoglobin less than 8 g/dl Ante partum haemorrhage Multiple pregnancies Instrumental delivery