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Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)
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| Course | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE... |
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Description
PPH Refers to excessive bleeding from the genital
tract after birth of the baby, up to 6(six) weeks or 42 days postpartum.
Description
• Excessive bleeding from the birth canal after 2ndstage of labour and within the puerperium period.
• It amounts to 500 ml or more, or any volume that causes deterioration of maternal condition.
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