What is postpartum hemorrhage? Know causes, risks and prevention

Postpartum hemorrhage is characterized by the occurrence of excessive bleeding after childbirth, surpassing 500 mL for vaginal delivery and 1000 mL for cesarean delivery. According to experts, bleeding after the birth of a baby - of any amount that can deteriorate the mother's condition and cause hemodynamic instability and shock is PPH. Despite being preventable, PPH causes many deaths.