Postpartum Hemorrhage—Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Causes
Kara Patek, Perry Friedman
Abstract
The incidence of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is increasing worldwide and in the United States. Coinciding, is the increased rate of severe maternal morbidity with blood transfusion in the United States over the past 2 decades. Consequences of PPH can be life-threatening and carry significant cost burden to the health care system. This review will discuss the current trends, distribution, and risk factors for PPH. Causes of PPH will be explored in detail.
Topics & Concepts
EpidemiologyMedicineIncidence (geometry)Intensive care medicineBlood transfusionEnvironmental healthPregnancySurgeryInternal medicineOpticsBiologyPhysicsGeneticsMaternal and fetal healthcareMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsPregnancy and preeclampsia studies