25 years old 2nd gravida with B negative blood group reaches in labour room in full dilatation. All the following norms to be followed except: (A) Cord blood to be saved in 2 l - plain & EDTA l, (B) Early clamping of cord, (C) Avoidance of manual removal of placenta, (D) Liberal prophylactic use of ergometrine
Answer is D. Use of ergot derivatives is contraindicated in Rh negative mother to avoid chances of feto-maternal micro transfusions. ref Katzung 12 th ed.