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Can postpartum haemorrhage be prevented?

By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/06/2023

Sometimes postpartum haemorrhage is caused by some unknown factor and cannot be prevented. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises the use of uterotonic agents such as oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage.

Another example of a recommended uterotonic medication during childbirth is misoprostol. In addition, it is important to carry out controlled umbilical cord traction and to monitor uterine tone at all times.

 Marta Barranquero Gómez
Marta Barranquero Gómez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH).
License: 3316-CV
Embryologist. Graduated in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences by the University of Valencia (UV) and specialized in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH) in collaboration with Ginefiv and in Clinical Genetics by the University of Alcalá de Henares (UAH). License: 3316-CV.