Postpartum hemorrhage
Also called: PPH
Excessive bleeding after childbirth.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging not required
- Short-term: resolves within days to weeks
- Critical: needs emergency care
Causes of postpartum bleeding include loss of tone in the uterine muscles, a bleeding disorder or the placenta failing to come out completely or tearing.
Symptoms include vaginal bleeding that doesn't slow or stop. This can lead to a drop in blood pressure.
Treatment often includes uterine massage and medication. In rare cases, blood transfusion, removal of residual placenta or a hysterectomy may be required.
Common: More than 100 thousand cases per year (Nigeria)
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and others. Learn more
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