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Which of the following is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage?
- Breastfeeding after delivery
- Taking prenatal vitamins
- Delayed umbilical cord clamping
- High blood pressure during pregnancy (correct)
What is the estimated amount of blood loss that defines postpartum haemorrhage?
What is the estimated amount of blood loss that defines postpartum haemorrhage?
- 250 milliliters
- 100 milliliters
- 1000 milliliters
- 500 milliliters (correct)
Which of the following is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage?
Which of the following is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage?
- Performing a cesarean section
- Administering oxytocin (correct)
- Giving epidural anesthesia
- Prescribing antibiotics
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Postpartum Haemorrhage
- Uterine atony, or the failure of the uterus to contract properly, is a potential cause of postpartum haemorrhage.
- Estimated blood loss of 500ml or more after a vaginal delivery or 1000ml or more after a cesarean delivery defines postpartum haemorrhage.
- Administration of oxytocin, a medication that helps to stimulate uterine contractions, is a potential treatment for postpartum haemorrhage.
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