Table 5 Midwives and obstetricians views on the need for more evidence to guide care during the third stage of labour
From: Care during the third stage of labour: A postal survey of UK midwives and obstetricians
Midwives n = 1297 (%) | Obstetricians n = 926 (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
More evidence needed from randomised trials | 1151 | (89) | 747 | (81) |
no response | 4 | (<1) | 19 | (2) |
If more evidence needed, what do you think are the important questions? | ||||
when is best to clamp the cord | 1032 | 655 | ||
is placental drainage beneficial | 913 | 505 | ||
optimum timing for the prophylactic uterotonic drug | 885 | 504 | ||
is controlled cord traction beneficial | 766 | 361 | ||
other‡ | 98 | 32 | ||