Healthline says that a woman has postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) if she loses 500 milliliters or more of blood after giving birth. It is thought that 18% of births involve postpartum hemorrhage. In this article, we look at the most common reasons why PPH happens and how to stop it.
It’s not unusual to lose a lot of blood after giving birth. But if you lose more than 1,000 milliliters of blood, you might not be able to keep your blood pressure steady. If you lose a lot more blood than this, it can send your body into shock or even kill you. Most women who have PPH have it right after their babies are born, but sometimes it can happen later.
PPH is caused by
After a woman gives birth to the placenta, the uterus usually keeps contracting. These squeezes help stop the bleeding. Hemorrhage can happen if the placenta isn’t delivered or if the uterus doesn’t contract.
Trauma: This is because the uterus has been hurt, or traumatized. This can be a cut or a hematoma, which is a collection of blood. It plays a role in 20% of cases.
Tissue: This usually means you’re keeping a piece of the placenta. In this case, the placenta can’t come out because it is too deep or stuck to the uterus. If you don’t give birth to the placenta within a certain amount of time after giving birth, you may need surgery to take it out. It is thought to happen in 10% of cases of PPH.
Blood loss can lead to anemia, which is low blood levels, dizziness when you stand up, and tiredness. It’s easy to think that these symptoms are just what happens after giving birth
Serious problems can arise from bleeding that is too much. These can cause myocardial ischemia, which is when the heart doesn’t get enough oxygen, and even death.
Preventing PPH
Hemorrhage after giving birth can be prevented by getting prenatal care throughout your pregnancy. During your pregnancy, your doctor will look at your full medical history, find out your blood type, and think about any possible risks.
Your doctor should also keep a close eye on you after giving birth to make sure you don’t start bleeding on your own.
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