[Postpartum hemorrhage. Current management]

Abstract

Post-partum haemorrhage is one of the major worldwide causes of maternal mortality. Better knowledge of risk factors should limit its incidence and short term hazards. In case of excessive bleeding, classical therapeutic means continue to be of major importance. If unsuccessful, modern methods including injections of prostaglandins, vascular ligations, and arterial embolization, should be employed, preserving future fertility.