Re: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback

[JoFromOz]

At our hospital when a 3rd stage is 'actively managed' it means 30 units of synto in a 500ml bag of CSL is run through at 240ml/hr after the usual syntometrine jab in the leg.  It has become such routine that syntometrine isn't really considered active management anymore.   Jo   ---- Original Message ---- From: Denise Hynd To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; list Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 12:52 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] 3rdStage Feedback > Dear Ozmid list, > I need to know or get some feedback about the prevelance of > physiological third stage in Australia. > That is are women being offered the option of birthing their > placentas with out an oxytocic injection in Australain hospitals > and is it standard practice to give women informed choice about this > in homebirths (as I understand it) > > Personal expereinces of situations and protocols would be appreciated > > Thank you > Denise -- Babies are Born... Pizzas are delivered.