Umbilical cord drainage to prevent heavy bleeding after birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if draining blood from the umbilical cord after delivery can help prevent postpartum hemorrhage (heavy bleeding) in women having a vaginal birth. It may offer a simple way to reduce risk.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 49 years old and pregnant with one baby.
- You are at least 37 weeks pregnant (full term).
- Your baby is head-down (cephalic presentation) and labor has started.
- You plan to have a vaginal delivery (not a C-section).
- You do not need forceps or vacuum to help with delivery.
- You have no severe anemia, bleeding disorders, or use blood thinners.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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