New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2025, Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage
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GuidelineWHO recommendations on maternal health: guidelines approved by the WHO Guidelines Review Committee, second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2025
Year of Publication2023
Issuing InstitutionWHO
Recommendation
Retired
The use of ergometrine/methylergometrine (200 µg, IM/IV) is recommended for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage in contexts where hypertensive disorders can be safely excluded prior to its use
Context specific recommendation
Only in specific contexts