Postpartum Bleeding Still Claims Thousands of Mothers'…

Postpartum Bleeding Still Claims Thousands of Mothers' Lives Every Year. Experts Say We Can Prevent Many of Them Published by TALMedora Editorial | Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Maternal Health | Public Health Every day, hundreds of women around the world face a life-threatening complication shortly after giving birth. The condition is called postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), excessive bleeding after childbirth, and despite being largely preventable and treatable, it remains one of the leading causes of maternal death globally. A major new international analysis published in The Lancet estimates that postpartum haemorrhage affects approximately 27 million women every year and contributes to nearly 43,000 maternal deaths annually. Researchers say the tragedy is not only measured in lives lost. The condition also places a massive financial burden on families and healthcare systems, costing more than US$10 billion globally each year. Postpartum haemorrhage can develop within minutes after delivery. When severe bleeding is not recognised and treated quickly, women can experience shock, organ failure, and death. Experts behind the new report describe postpartum haemorrhage as a medical emergency where every minute matters. The challenge is that many cases are detected too late. Traditionally, healthcare providers often estimate blood loss visually during childbirth. However, studies show that visual assessment frequently underestimates the amount of bleeding and may miss up to half of postpartum