Primary post partum hemorrhage after vaginal birth: an analysis of risk factors

Primary post partum hemorrhage after vaginal birth: an analysis of risk factors

Authors

  • Yasmeen Akhtar
  • Mohammad Arshad Chohan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v12i2.874

Keywords:

Postpartum Hemorrhage. Uterine Inertia. Labor Stage, Third. Obstetrics. Obstetric Labor Complications. Uterine Hemorrhage. Puerperal Disorders. Hospital Unit. Delivery, Obstetric.

Abstract

Objective: - To analyze the risk factors for primary post partum Haemorrhage. Settings: - Gynae/Obstetrics-Unit I Lady Willingdon Hospital Lahore. Study Design: - Observational Analytical study. Duration: - One year Ist January 2005 to 31 December 2005. Materials/Methods:-It was an observational analytical study in which the data about patients was collected with the help of proformas. Conclusion:- Uterine atony due to various underlying risk factors is the major cause of post partum Haemorrhage. If these factors are identified and treated accordingly then a lot of mothers can be saved.

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Published

03/29/2016

How to Cite

Akhtar, Y., & Chohan, M. A. (2016). Primary post partum hemorrhage after vaginal birth: an analysis of risk factors. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v12i2.874

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2006): AKEMU

Section

Research Articles

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