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Investigating the effect of yarrow on bleeding and pain after childbirth

The effect of Achillea millefolium rectal suppositories on the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage and after pain

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230610058438N1
Enrollment
100
Registered
2023-07-21
Start date
2023-07-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-07-25

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

postpartum hemorrhage,after pain.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: After removal of the placenta and fetal membranes and uterine massage, a yarrow rectal suppository with the scientific name of Achillea millefolium at a dose of 250

Sponsors

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
55 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Entry criteria: written consent to participate in the study, being Iranian, reading and writing, mother's age range between 15-50, desire to have natural childbirth, cephalic presentation, singleton pregnancy, Term pregnancy (38 to 42 full weeks based on LMP or first trimester ultrasound) Obtaining a score equal to or greater than 10% of the nemogram is the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria include: allergy to yarrow, unwillingness to continue participating in the study, cesarean delivery, history of uterine surgery, use of herbal or chemical drugs before delivery and during labor and delivery. The occurrence of serious complications after childbirth (higher temperature equal to 38 degrees Celsius and higher blood pressure equal to 140/90) contracting a medical disease Heavy bleeding during childbirth, 3rd and 4th degree tears, uterine and cervical tears, use of epidural anesthesia, shoulder dystocia, decollement, require invasive measures or drugs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Postpartum bleeding is considered to be the difference greater than equal to 500 grams before and after use between the weight of the bag used to collect blood and caused by the blood collected in it. Timepoint: Bleeding volume is measured in the first, second, third and fourth hours after placental discharge. Method of measurement: Blood collection bag, sheet and pad.;Hemoglobin. Timepoint: Before delivery, 6 and 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Laboratory measurement.;After pain. Timepoint: The amount of after pain at 2, 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours after delivery. Method of measurement: Based on visual pain scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAzita Raeisi

Yasouj University of Medical Sciences

a.raeisi68@gmail.com+98 31 3781 7248

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026