FIGO recommendations on objective measurement of blood loss after birth for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage.

ABSTRACT: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, particularly in resource-constrained and remote settings. The cornerstone of reducing PPH-related morbidity and mortality lies in its early recognition, timely treatment, and adherence to evidence-based protocols, all of which are heavily dependent on an accurate assessment of postpartum blood loss. Visual estimation, unfortunately, is still widely used, highly inaccurate, and often leads to underdiagnosis, resulting in a delayed or sometimes absent response to PPH. Objective quantification of blood loss, although not perfectly precise, provides a far more reliable estimate and is critical to triggering timely and effective interventions. This approach requires coordinated teamwork, leadership, instituti

SUBMITTER: Begum F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640184 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature