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Postpartum_Hemorrhage

 Postpartum hemorrhage is more bleeding than normal after the birth of a baby. About 1 in 100 to five in 100 women have postpartum hemorrhage. It is more likely with a cesarean birth. It most frequently happens after the placenta is delivered, but it also can happen later. Once a baby is delivered, the uterus normally contracts and pushes out the placenta. After the placenta is delivered, these contractions help put pressure on the bleeding vessels within the area where the placenta was attached. If the uterus doesn't contract strongly enough, these blood vessels bleed freely. This is the foremost common explanation for postpartum hemorrhage. If small pieces of the placenta stay attached, bleeding is additionally likely. Replacing lost blood and fluids is vital in treating postpartum hemorrhage. You may quickly tend IV (intravenous) fluids, blood, and blood products to stop shock. Oxygen may also help. Postpartum hemorrhage can be quite serious. But when your provider quickly finds and treats the explanation for bleeding, you regularly are going to be ready to recover fully. Losing many blood quickly can cause a severe drop by your vital sign. This may lead to shock and death if not treated. It’s important to understand before delivery what puts you in danger for postpartum hemorrhage. It is important to possess emergency care available just in case it's needed at the time of delivery and after birth. Early care can reduce the quantity of blood loss.  

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