Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)

Primary PPH

  • Bleeding of ≥ 500mls or more up to 24 hours following delivery
  • Major PPH > 1 litre
  • A multidisciplinary team (MDT) is needed to manage blood loss > 1000mls and ongoing bleeding
  • Secondary PPH

  • Bleeding of ≥ 500mls or more up to 24 hours up to 12 weeks
  • 1000mls

    1000mls of blood