Postpartum Hemorrhage - 2026 Prevention & Management|Verified Questions And Answers!!!

Postpartum Hemorrhage - 2026 Prevention &

Management|Verified Questions And Answers!!!




Postpartum hemorrhage - ANSWER-is excessive maternal

bleeding after delivery of an infant and has multiple

causes. Postpartum hemorrhage is classified into two

groups: early postpartum hemorrhage and late postpartum

hemorrhage. The most common cause of early postpartum

hemorrhage is uterine atony, but it can also be caused by

trauma, lacerations, and hematomas. Late postpartum

hemorrhage is most commonly caused by retained

placental fragments.

,Timing of early postpartum hemorrhage - ANSWER-

Occurs in the first 24 hours after childbirth




Timing of late postpartum hemorrhage - ANSWER-Occurs

after 24 hours for up to 12 weeks after childbirth




causes of early postpartum hemorrhage - ANSWER-

Uterine atony

Trauma to the birth canal during labor and birth caused by

lacerations, episiotomies, or uterine rupture

Hematomas (localized collections of blood in a space or

tissue)

Retention of placental or amniotic fragments

Abnormalities of coagulation

, Causes of late postpartum hemorrhage - ANSWER-

Subinvolution (delayed return of the uterus to its

nonpregnant size and consistency)

Retained placental or amniotic fragments

Infection of the uterus




Uterine Atony - ANSWER-This is the most common cause

of early postpartum hemorrhage. Relaxed uterine muscles

allow rapid bleeding from endometrial arteries.

This is characterized by a fundus that feels "boggy" (soft,

flaccid) or is difficult to locate.