Two related recalls on active management of the third stage of labour. (a) Which of the following interventions is not recommended in active management of the third stage of labour? A. Administration of uterotonic within 1 minute of delivery, B. Immediate clamping, cutting and ligation of cord, C. Gentle massage of uterus, D. Controlled cord traction (Ans B). (b) Active management of the third stage of labour includes all of the following except: A. Oxytocin injection, B. Ergometrine injection, C. Controlled cord traction, D. Gentle massage of uterus. The combined answer below addresses part (a). Which intervention is not recommended in active management of the third stage?