JAMA Network Anemia is the most widespread nutritional deficiency among pregnant females in the world. A total of 40.05% of pregnant females worldwide had anemia during pregnancy, with the highest prevalence (48.15%) in Southeast Asia. Because of the high prevalence of anemia, any adverse maternal and fetal outcomes associated with...

The New England Journal of Medicine: Postpartum hemorrhage is a major cause of maternal death and severe maternal complications after childbirth. Currently, the prophylactic administration of a uterotonic agent immediately after delivery is recommended for all women as the only procedure that has been proved to reduce rates of postpartum...