Planning Tool for Expanding Access to Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL): A Guide for Program Managers and Donors
Publication date: 2013
Inventory of Tools for Maternal Health Supplies Prepared by Maternal Health Technical Reference Team, 2013 Information Sheet Planning Tool for Expanding Access to Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL): A Guide for Program Managers and Donors Developer Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage Initiative (POPPHI) How to access the tool http://www.k4health.org/sites/default/files/6%20POPPHI%20PlanningToolforexpandi ngAMTSL%202008.pdf Purpose This planning tool was developed by the POPPHI project team to assist governments and organizations to: identify their place on the continuum of critical elements needed to ensure universal access to AMTSL; identify gaps between where they are and where they need to be to have an environment that promotes AMTSL; and identify the types of interventions needed to assist in increasing the percentage of women who are offered and receive AMTSL during vaginal deliveries. Audience This tool may be used by policy makers, donors, and program managers at the national level. Language English Keywords AMTSL, maternal health
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