A 22 year old woman is in spontaneous labour at term with her second child having had a previous normal vaginal delivery. Which of the following management steps will be most likely to reduce her risk of postpartum haemorrhage?

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A 22 year old woman is in spontaneous labour at term with her second child having had a previous normal vaginal delivery.  Which of the following management steps will be most likely to reduce her risk of postpartum haemorrhage?

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Syntocinon at delivery of anterior shoulder.

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An indwelling urinary catheter through labour.

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Prostaglandin F2 alpha at delivery of anterior shoulder.

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Prostaglandin E2 at delivery of anterior shoulder.

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An epidural through labour.

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