Narenji 2012.
Methods | Randomised trial |
Participants | Female patients age 18‐35 undergoing vaginal delivery between 37‐42 weeks' gestation |
Interventions | Breast pump stimulation versus oxytocin 30 IU in 1000 mL Ringer's solution infusion administered during the third stage of labour |
Outcomes | Duration of the third stage of labour, blood loss during the third stage and 24 hours after delivery, Hb and Hct (before and 24 hours after delivery), breastfeeding, pain |
Notes | Published December 2018 after completion of analysis for this updated review |