Administration of misoprostol by trained TBAs to prevent PPH in homebirths in Pakistan
- Published
- January 3rd, 2011
- Type
- Staff Publication
- Topic
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Authors
- Blum, Jennifer, Durocher, Jill, Mobeen, N., Durocher, J., Zuberi, N.F., Jahan, N., Blum, J., Wasim, S., Walraven, G., Hatcher, J.
This article reports on a study conducted in rural Pakistan to determine if misoprostol is safe and efficacious in preventing postpartum haemorrhage when administered by trained traditional birth attendants at home deliveries.
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