Rectally administered misoprostol in the prevention of pospartum hemorrhage due to uterine inertia

ABSTRACT

Hemorrhage;Postpartum Period; Uterine Inertia; prevention & control; 777 postpartum women were studied at Tu Du Obstetric and Gynecology Hospital, HCM city. Rectal misoprostol of 400mg was well tolerated and effective to reduce hemorrhage amount and to shorten the 3rd phase of labor just after the delivery. The procedure is simple with low cost, easy to use in remote areas of the country contributing in lowering obstetric accidents and mortality.