Pregnancy & Childbirth Complications: Hemorrhaging after Childbirth (Postpartum Hemorrhaging)

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Hemorrhage:

Hemorrhaging refers to the extensive bleeding of 17 ounces or more within the first 24 hours after childbirth. It is termed postpartum hemorrhage.

What causes a woman to hemorrhage?

Left over Placenta tissue

Clotting or Coagulation Problems

A large or bleeding episiotomy

A uterus that will not contract

Tearing of the vagina or cervix during childbirth

A tear or rupture in the uterus (Placenta Abruptio)

Placenta Previa

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Placenta Previa