Having an episiotomy, a surgical cut to the vagina during childbirth, doubles the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in ...

The use of an epidural during childbirth for pain management is a common practice, but a new research suggests it might provide other benefits as well. An epidural may decrease the risk of severe ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in developing countries. This report highlights the social and cultural factors that influence the decision to seek care in cases of ...

The authors conclude that recognising postpartum haemorrhage at lower blood loss volumes, alongside abnormal haemodynamic ...

Finally, new blood testing provides real-time, dynamic information about a patient's clotting ability at the bedside.

Researchers on Tuesday announced a lifesaving method of treating childbirth-related bleeding, hailing it as a major breakthrough in tackling the leading cause of maternal deaths as the World Health ...

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 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new study suggests early intervention with a minimally invasive treatment can reduce the number of hysterectomies due to postpartum hemorrhaging. “These findings are important ...

A study led by obstetricians has shown that a new device can rapidly control postpartum hemorrhage, a major cause of severe maternal morbidity and death, in a wide range of patients. A study led by ...

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