Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the largest contributor to maternal mortality, occurring in between 1 and 5% of deliveries. Prophylactic uterotonics are widely recommended to prevent atonic hemorrhage.

This is a story that is as old as humanity: Once upon a time, a woman was heavy with child. For nine moons, she was heavy, and at evening her time came to birth, and the labor pains came upon her. And ...

A postpartum hemorrhage, also known as PPH, is a serious but rare condition that causes women to bleed uncontrollably after giving birth. This typically happens within 1 day of giving birth but can ...

The 2025 WHO-FIGO-ICM guidelines lower diagnostic thresholds and promote objective measurement to detect postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) earlier A bundled, simultaneous approach (e.g. E-MOTIVE) is now ...

Delays in the detection or treatment of postpartum hemorrhage can result in complications or death. A blood-collection drape can help provide objective, accurate, and early diagnosis of postpartum ...

The 18-month AWHONN study, completed in February and supported by Merck for Mothers, looked at the presence or absence of 38 PPH preparedness elements. They found less than 50 percent of the hospitals ...

A new guide offers recommendations for the nonsurgical management of major hemorrhage, which is a challenging clinical problem. Major hemorrhage is a significant cause of death and can occur in a ...

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) poses a significant threat to maternal health worldwide, particularly in India, where it contributes substantially to maternal mortality. Early recognition through vigilant ...

Postpartum hemorrhage, or excessive bleeding after delivery, is still one of the leading causes of severe maternal injury and death in the United States. And the rise in obesity among pregnant women ...