Postpartum haemorrhage is a serious morbidity issue for women post birth. Critically discuss -Some research suggests low risk/healthy women who choose a physiological third stage of labour are not at increased risk of PPH.

OVERVIEW
This essay is a critical analysis of the literature concerning a topic of current practice.
PURPOSE
This essay provides an opportunity to undertake critical analysis of literature around third stage management of labour.
Learning outcomes that align to this task
Apply pathophysiological knowledge to women experiencing complications during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postpartum period.
Analyse specific medical and obstetric conditions that affect labour, birth and the postpartum period.
Critically examine the use of medications and technology (ultrasound, cardiotocography) and obstetric procedures (epidural analgesia, forceps, ventouse and caesarean birth) in midwifery and obstetric practice.
LENGTH
1000 words
DETAILS
Postpartum haemorrhage is a serious morbidity issue for women post birth.
Critically discuss the following statement:
Some research suggests that low risk/healthy women who choose a physiological third stage of labour are not at increased risk of post-partum haemorrhage.
Current/contemporary evidence must be presented to support this essay.
Include at 10 – 12references from peer reviewed journals from 2010 above.