Post-partum haemorrhage

Question 1

What is postpartum haemorrhage?

Answer 1

Blood loss > 500 mL after vaginal birth / Blood loss > 1000 mL for cesarean section
(Primary postpartum haemorrhage) blood loss within 24 hours
(Secondary postpartum haemorrhage) blood loss from 24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum

Question 2

What are some causes of postpartum haemorrhage?

Answer 2

Uterine atony
Abnormal placental separation
Maternal injury during birth
Hypo coagulation

Question 3

What are the clinical features of postpartum haemorrhage?

Answer 3

Anemia

Hypovolemic shock

Question 4

What are the complications of postpartum haemorrhage?

Answer 4

Thromboembolism
Sheehan syndrome
Abdominal compartment syndrome