Postpartum Hemorrhage

Synonyms

Delayed Postpartum Hemorrhage

Hemorrhage, Delayed Postpartum

Hemorrhage, Immediate Postpartum

Hemorrhage, Postpartum

Immediate Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum Hemorrhage, Delayed

Postpartum Hemorrhage, Immediate

Excess blood loss from uterine bleeding associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR or CHILDBIRTH. It is defined as blood loss greater than 500 ml or of the amount that adversely affects the maternal physiology, such as BLOOD PRESSURE and HEMATOCRIT. Postpartum hemorrhage is divided into two categories, immediate (within first 24 hours after birth) or delayed (after 24 hours postpartum).