Misoprostol for Postpartum Hemorrhage

In many countries around the world, women give birth at home, often with only a family member or traditional birth attendant by their side.For these women, and for those giving birth in a health facility without reliable electricity, refrigeration, or IV therapy, misoprostol may be the best option for preventing and treating excessive bleeding, or postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), one of the leading causes of maternal death globally.Misoprostol is available in tablet form, can be stored without refrigeration, and does not require injection or specialized skills to administer. Extensive research has shown misoprostol is safe and effective in preventing and treating PPH in health facilities and in community and home-birth settings.