Introducing Misoprostol for the Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage in Zimbabwe

Abstract: 

The Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care and VSI conducted an operations research to address maternal deaths associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). This brief provides strong evidence that introducing misoprostol as an alternative uterotonic when oxytocin is not available can effectively expand uterotonic coverage to women delivering in health facilities.

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Author: 
VSI
Publication date: 
September 16, 2013
Publication type: 
Report