Table 3 Practices of the obstetric care providers on active management of third stage of labor
Variables | Frequency | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdomen palpated to rule out the presence of second baby | Yes | 331 | 62.7 |
No | 197 | 37.3 | |
Uterotonic drugs given | Oxytocin | 432 | 81.8 |
Ergometrine | 61 | 11.6 | |
Misoprostol | 30 | 5.7 | |
Not given | 5 | 0.9 | |
Dose of uterotonic drugs given | 0.5 mg | 24 | 4.5 |
10 IU | 486 | 96.6 | |
0.5 mg | 12 | 2.3 | |
Others | 6 | 1.1 | |
Route of uterotonic drugs given | IM | 519 | 97.2 |
IV | 9 | 1.7 | |
Oral | 6 | 1.1 | |
Wait uterine contraction 2–3 min to apply CCT | Yes | 243 | 46 |
No | 285 | 54 | |
Wait gush of blood | Yes | 283 | 53.6 |
No | 245 | 46.4 | |
Counter cord traction applied | Yes | 472 | 89.4 |
No | 56 | 10.6 | |
Placenta supported by two hands during placenta delivery | Yes | 421 | 79.7 |
No | 107 | 20.3 | |
Membrane extracted gently with lateral movement | Yes | 293 | 55.5 |
No | 235 | 44.5 | |
Uterine massage immediately after delivery of placenta | Yes | 227 | 43 |
No | 301 | 57 | |
Uterine relaxation ensured | Yes | 161 | 30.5 |
No | 367 | 69.5 | |
Inform and demonstrate the mother massage uterus | Yes | 196 | 37.1 |
No | 332 | 62.9 | |
Skill | Skilled | 173 | 32.8 |
Not skilled | 355 | 67.2 |