This statement reflects the current (2006) state-of-the-art and science of prevention and treatment of post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) in low

resource settings. It incorporates new research evidence that has become available since the 2003 publication of the first FIGO/ICM Joint

Statement: Management of the Third Stage of Labour to Prevent Post-partum Haemorrhage.

This statement reflects the current (2006) state-of-the-art and science of prevention and treatment of post-partum haemorrhage (PPH) in low resource settings. It incorporates new research evidence that has become available since the 2003 publication of the first FIGO/ICM Joint Statement: Management of the Third Stage of Labour to Prevent Post-partum Haemorrhage.