its complications in various settings, including the servicedelivery requirements for safe and effective active
management of the third stage of labor. As the information
that providers need to prevent and manage PPH is
disseminated through new national guidelines, more
women will receive the obstetric care they need. Resources
such as Managing Complications in Pregnancy and
Childbirthcan further fulfill the need for clear and accurate
information.
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When included in a continuum of pre- and
post-natal care, appropriate management of the third stage
of labor will improve the survival and quality of life of
mothers and infants worldwide