There is a joint policy statement between the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), all of which recommend active management of the third stage of labor in order to prevent PPH. active management led to a reduction in PPH incidence, maternal Hemoglobin<9g/dL and need for blood transfusion. (4-7).