The WHO defines postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of maternal mortality, as blood loss of 500 mL or more in the first 24 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new study suggests early intervention with a minimally invasive treatment can reduce the number of hysterectomies due to postpartum hemorrhaging. “These findings are important ...

Letters: Prof Andrew Weeks, Anna Melamed and Sonia Richardson on the rising rate of postpartum haemorrhage, and the factors associated with it ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in developing countries. This report highlights the social and cultural factors that influence the decision to seek care in cases of ...

A digital algorithm using 24 patient characteristics identifies far more women who are likely to develop a postpartum hemorrhage than currently used tools to predict the risk for bleeding after ...

NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 14, 2023--A study led by Columbia obstetricians has shown that a new intrauterine device can rapidly control postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of severe maternal morbidity and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Severe postpartum bleeding occurred among 1.6% of women in an early detection intervention group vs. 4.3% in ...

Maternal morbidity increased by 30.4% in preterm vs. term births. The most prevalent complications for both term and preterm births were postpartum hemorrhage, use of a uterotonic agent and ...

"No woman should fear for her life when giving birth. Effective solutions to tackle postpartum bleeding need to be available and accessible so that all women can experience a safe birth and a healthy ...

It's different for everyone. But while breast, waist and weight changes are hot topics at your mothers morning tea, what about postpartum periods? Postpartum what?! Oh yeah, that thing you used to get ...

Some bleeding is typical after a C-section. Contact your care team if you notice changes in the amount or color of blood you’re passing or experience additional symptoms, like feeling faint or short ...