Calcium to reduce blood loss during cesarean section
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving calcium through an IV during a C-section can reduce blood loss during the procedure. It is for women who are having a C-section after labor has started and who have already received oxytocin to help with contractions.
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Who can take part
- Women between 18 and 45 years old
- Having a C-section during labor (not scheduled) at 34 weeks or later
- Received oxytocin (Pitocin) during labor
- Pregnant with one baby with no known birth defects
- No bleeding disorders, heart disease, preeclampsia, or placenta problems
- No allergy to calcium chloride
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