Postpartum hemorrhage is determined by blood loss greater than 500cc following a vaginal delivery, 1,000cc of blood loss after a C-section, or the cumulative loss of greater than 1,000cc of blood in 24 consecutive hours during or following birth. Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality.
There are several risk factors for postpartum hemorrhaging, including:
Uterine atony, a condition in which the uterus fails to contract following the delivery of the placenta, accounts for most cases of maternal hemorrhage. Additional causes of maternal hemorrhage include cervical lacerations, uterine inversion, uterine rupture, and clotting disorders. Additionally, forceps delivery can cause lacerations of the birth canal.
To stop the hemorrhage, a medical professional may try massaging the uterus, medications, laceration repair, vaginal packing, blood transfusions or administering blood-clotting factors. If the bleeding cannot be controlled, interventional radiology or an emergency surgery, including a hysterectomy, may be performed.
If you suspect your loved one suffered injury due to a postpartum hemorrhage please contact us at 877-262-9767.
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The following reviews from our clients do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of another legal matter. The cases mentioned in the reviews are illustrative of some of the matters previously handled by Grant & Eisenhofer involving various areas of birth injury law. These reviews are endorsements.
