Thank you for all the replies, what a wonderful resource you all are. Yes the idea is to use it if a PPH occurs. I was not aware it could be given orally. My history is a 700ml pph with c/s not much considering and a 1500ml pph with quick VBAC on birth stool. Stopped with synto and a oxy drip but before placenta came away. My hb level was 10+ after this so I was believe that I was just getting rid of the extra straight away with out any ill effects. Had a frantic 2nd too so that was not helpful to my adrenalin levels. I will have other forms of pph control there as previously mentioned but my husband particularly would feel more comfortable knowing that we had something around. Not having to inject appeals to me as no-one will be trained to do it, though I am sure I could figure it out. Will have to read that research Lisa thank you.
I live in Townsville QLD where there are no MIPPS. I have tried to get someone there but it was not to be. Having said that I am very comfortable doing it unassisted but it means I need to do more of the work to be ready myself. Ps: what is pr and TOPs? Cheers Philippa Scott Birth Buddies - Doula Assisting women and their families in the preparation towards childbirth and labour. President of Friends of the Birth Centre Townsville -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
