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What is the defined amount of blood loss that is often considered as postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the defined amount of blood loss that is often considered as postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
- More than 1000 ml
- More than 500 ml (correct)
- More than 100 ml
- More than 2000 ml
What are the initial signs and symptoms of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
What are the initial signs and symptoms of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
- Increased heart rate and feeling faint upon standing (correct)
- Joint pain and skin rash
- Nausea and vomiting
- Chest pain and headache
What is the most common cause of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
What is the most common cause of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
- High blood pressure
- Low heart rate
- Excessive blood clotting
- Poor contraction of the uterus following childbirth (correct)
Who is more commonly at risk of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
Who is more commonly at risk of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage?
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When can the condition of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage occur following delivery?
When can the condition of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage occur following delivery?
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Postpartum Bleeding or Postpartum Hemorrhage
- The defined amount of blood loss that is often considered as postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage is 500ml or more within the first 24 hours after delivery.
- Initial signs and symptoms of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage include:
- Heavy bleeding from the genital tract
- Rapid heart rate
- Low blood pressure
- Pale or blue-tinged skin
- Dizziness
- The most common cause of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage is uterine atony, where the uterus fails to contract properly after delivery.
- Women who are more commonly at risk of postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage include:
- Those who have had previous cesarean sections or uterine surgery
- Those with a history of postpartum hemorrhage
- Those who have had multiple pregnancies
- Those with a large uterus or multiple gestations
- Postpartum bleeding or postpartum hemorrhage can occur immediately after delivery, within the first 24 hours after delivery, or up to 12 weeks postpartum.
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