What is postpartum hemorrhage?

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) refers to abnormal bleeding after delivery, usually greater than 500mL of blood loss or 1000mL after a cesarean section. The risk of PPH increases beyond 20 weeks of gestation and it is a common cause of perinatal maternal death.

How do members experience postpartum hemorrhage?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with postpartum hemorrhage*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for postpartum hemorrhage*

Who has postpartum hemorrhage on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 1
20s 0
30s 2
40s 7
50s 0
60s 2
70+ 0

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 1
Female 11