Uterine atony can occur in both vaginal and caesarean ... failure of adequate uterine contractions after childbirth is the leading cause of postpartum haemorrhage. Postpartum haemorrhage is ...

The atonic uterus is the commonest obstetrical problem. After rubbing up the fundus, giving intravenous oxytocin and ergometrine, intrauterine injection of oxytocics may be used. Traditional ...