Which of the following interventions is NOT included in active management of IIIrd stage of labor: March 2013: (A) Administration of a uterotonic within 1 minute of delivery, (B) Immediate clamping, cutting and ligation of the cord, (C) Massage of uterus, (D) Controlled cord traction
Answer is B. Ans. B i.e. Immediate clamping, cutting and ligation of the cord