Oxytocics and other Drugs in Prevention of Post-partum Haemorrhage

Abstract

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the major causes of maternal mortality and morbidity globally. PPH complicates 11% of deliveries worldwide and is annually responsible for 1,32,000 maternal deaths.1 In developing countries, mortality from PPH remains high2 and PPH accounting for 30% of maternal death3, while in Bangladesh it is 31%.4 All pregnant women are at risk of complications during the third stage of labour.5