Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL)

Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL)

9 Jul, 14

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Active Management of the Third Stage of Labour (AMTSL) Speeds the Delivery Of Placenta by Increasing Uterine Contractions and Minimizing Uterine Atony, Helps Prevent Unnecessary Blood Loss and PPH.

Preparing for active management, before or during the second stage of labour:

Speed the delivery of placenta by increasing uterine contractions and minimizing uterine atony, helps prevent unnecessary blood loss and PPH.

Before or during the second stage of labour:

Prepare the injectable uterotonic or have 600 mcg of misoprostol available.
Prepare other essential equipment for birth and the third stage of labour before onset of second stage of labour.
Assist the woman into her preferred position for giving birth (e.g., squatting, semi-sitting).

Adapted from "A Reference Manual for Health Care Providers, Core Topic 4: Steps in AMSTL ( USAID, POPPHI)"

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