Postpartum hemorrhage

Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of death related to pregnancy worldwide. Most deaths resulting from PPH are preventable. Physicians, nurses, midwives, and other birth attendants should be aware of the risk factors for PPH and be trained adequately in the preventive measures and management strategies for this pregnancy complication. Newer, less invasive technologies such as embolization may improve outcomes with PPH. Reducing the incidence of PPH and the mortality resulting from the condition should be a key goal of obstetrics services worldwide. This article focuses on the etiology, prediction, prevention, and management of PPH.