Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
uterine traction group
Sponsors
faculty of medicine suez canal university
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: a) all patients having vaginal delivery, b) aged 18- 40 years, c) singleton pregnancy, d) vertex presentation, and e) full term pregnancy.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients high risk for PPH including a) patients with anemia Hb<8 gm./dl, b) previous history of PPH, c) preterm birth, and d) history of bleeding disorders.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure was the occurrence of PPH (>500 mL blood loss) within the first 6 hours of delivery in both groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures will be amount of blood loss, need for blood transfusion, need for additional uterotonic, and changes in hematocrit and hemoglobin levels in both groups. Women’s discomfort caused by the maneuver will be evaluated. | — |
Countries
Egypt
Contacts
Public Contactomima taha
suez canal university
Outcome results
None listed