Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is abnormal bleeding from the genital tract post delivery of a baby. Primary PPH is loss of blood >500ml within 24hrs post delivery. Secondary PPH is blood loss from 24hrs to 6weeks post partum. Minor PPH is considered to be <1000ml, major PPH >1000ml. PPH has many potential causes, but the most common is failure of the uterus to contract down following delivery of the baby (uterine atony). Other common causes are, retained placenta and trauma.
Risk Factors:
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~ Previous PPH
~ Antepartum Haemorrhage ~ Placenta Previa ~ Multiple Pregnancy ~ Pre-eclampsia ~ Maternal Obesity ~ Emergency caesarean ~ Retained Placenta ~ Pre-existing Haemorrhagic Conditions |
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This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.
