SAN FRANCISCO -- Obstetricians performing cesarean sections may be able to determine when postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is brewing simply by palpating the uterus, a researcher said here. Low scores on a ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2023 annual meeting. As the ...

After birth, your uterus is supposed to contract firmly to stop bleeding from the area where the placenta was attached. When it doesn’t, blood vessels remain open, and heavy bleeding can begin within ...

Postpartum bleeding: One of the most concerning reasons for the absence of lochia is retained placental fragments. (Image: Canva) Postpartum bleeding, also known as lochia, is a common experience for ...

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause ...

Bringing a new life into the world is a joyous occasion, but it can also present challenges, especially when unexpected complications arise. Among these complications, postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) ...

A never-before-seen childbirth technique could help a woman's body heal itself through temperature changes, according to a pilot study. In a finding that could someday decrease global maternal ...

A novel intrauterine device that uses suction to compress the uterus to control postpartum hemorrhage has received high marks for effectiveness and ease of use, researchers say. Calling this approach ...

Postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony is the primary direct cause of maternal mortality globally. Management strategies in developed countries involve crystalloid fluid replacement, blood ...