Oxytocin Administration in the Third Stage of Labour - A Study of Appropriate Route and Dose
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Mothers are given the medication oxytocin after birth to help the uterus (womb) contract and
therefore reduce blood loss. In Canada, oxytocin is given either into the muscle of the thigh
or into a vein. However, it is not known which route is better.This study will test which
dose and route of oxytocin is best in reducing blood loss following vaginal delivery.