Incidence, Risk Factors, and Aetiologies of Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage After Vaginal Delivery in Kasr Al Ainy University Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract:Background: Approximately 15% of all pregnancies (about 20 million) suffer from acute severe obstetric complications. The first 24 hours postpartum represent the period with the highest chance of mortality. The most evident complication is haemorrhage, solely accounting for 27% of all maternal deaths worldwide. Haemorrhage occurring postpartum accounts for 73% of all cases. Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is defined as the loss of at least 500 mL of blood after vaginal delivery or 1,000 mL of blood after … Show more
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