Sometimes postpartum haemorrhage is caused by some unknown factor and cannot be prevented. However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) advises the use of uterotonic agents such as oxytocin to prevent postpartum haemorrhage.
Another example of a recommended uterotonic medication during childbirth is misoprostol. In addition, it is important to carry out controlled umbilical cord traction and to monitor uterine tone at all times.