
08/08/2025
Postpärtum Hemörrhage (PPH): What Every Mother Should Know 🎤🎤🎤🎤
Postpǎrtum hemörrhage (PPH) is one of the most serious compl!cations a woman can face after childbirth. It means heavy blêêding after delivery, usually defined as losing more than 500ml of blöód after a väginal birth or more than 1000ml after a cesärean sěction.
While some blêèding after birth is expected just like a heavy period,the bleẽding becomes dängerôus when it is too much, too fast, and the body can’t cope. PPH can happen within the first 24 hours after delivery (primary PPH) or even days to weeks later (secondary PPH).
Why Is Postpartum Hemorrhage Dängeröus?
Our bodies are designed to handle some blood loss during birth, but when the bleeding goes beyond what’s normal, it can quickly lead to:
• Severe anèm!a
• Sh0ck
• Organ fa!lure
• And if not treated urgently it can be life-thrêæten!ng
That’s why recognizing the risks early and managing them promptly can save lives.
Common Risk Factors for Postpartum Hemorrhage👇🏽
Even though PPH can happen to anyone, some women are at higher risk due to certain factors. Here are some of the most relatable and medically recognized ones:
1. Prolonged or Very Fast Labor
If labor lasts too long or happens too quickly, the uterus can become overworked or not contract properly after delivery, leading to heavy blěeding.
2. Overstretched Uterus
When the uterus is stretched too much (like in twin or triplet pregnancies, or when the baby is very big), it may not contract well, making it harder to stop the blěeding.
3. History of PPH
If a woman has had postpartum hem0rrhage in a previous birth, her chances of having it again are higher.
4. Placenta Problems
Conditions like placenta previa (when the placenta covers the cervix) or placenta abruption (when the placenta detaches too early) increase the risk of blêeding.
5. Retained Placenta or Clots
If the placenta or parts of it don’t come out completely, or large clots form in the uterus, blêěding may continue.
6. Cesarean Section or Assisted Delivery
Women who give birth via C-section or with the help of forceps/vacuum are at a slightly higher risk of blêeding heavily afterward.
7. Uterine Atony
This is the most common cause of PPH. It happens when the uterus fails to contract after delivery, allowing bl0od vessels to stay open and blêed.
8. Bl0°d Clotting Disorders
Some women have conditions where their bl00d doesn’t clot properly, which can worsen blêeding.
9. !nfections During Pregnancy
!nfections like chori0amn!onitis can weaken the uterine muscle and increase the risk of PPH.
10. Lack of Skilled Birth Attendance
In settings where births are not handled by skilled professionals, the chances of missing early signs of PPH or delaying treatment are much higher.
A Gentle Reminder for All Mothers:
Postpartum hemorrhage is not your fault. It doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. The most important thing is early detection and prompt care. That’s why delivering in a well equipped facility and being cared for by trained health professionals is so important.
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