Active management of the third stage of labor includes all of the following interventions EXCEPT:

• A Administration of a uterotonic within 1 minute of delivery
• B Controlled cord traction
• C Uterine massage after placental delivery
• D Early cord clamping within 30 seconds ✓

Explanation

Active management of the third stage comprises: uterotonic administration (oxytocin 10 IU IM) within 1 minute, controlled cord traction, and uterine massage after placental delivery. Delayed cord clamping (1-3 minutes) is now recommended by WHO and is NOT part of the classic active management bundle. Early cord clamping is no longer standard.

Reference: WHO Recommendations for the Prevention and Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage, 2012 ed.

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