Which of the following interventions is not recommended in active management of third stage of Labour?
Canadian pediatric society and Cochrane database UK, has recommended delayed clamping of the umbilical cord, as it reduce the need for blood transfusion in premature babies and also reduce the incidence of intraventricular hemorrhage. Ref: Clinical Gynaecological Endocrinology and Infeility By Speroff, 7th Edition, Page 1036; Medical Veritas : The Journal of Medical Truth By Gary S. Goldman, November 2005, Volume2, Page 497; Current Obstetrics and Gynecology By Gita Ganguly Mukherjee, Sudip Chakravay, Bhaskar Pal, et al, Jaypee Brothers, Medical Publishers, 2007, Page 168
Administration of Uterotonic within 1 minute of delivery
Immediate Clamping, Cutting and Ligation of cord
Gentle massage of Uterus
Controlled Cord Traction