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Postpartum Hemorrhage

Heavy bleeding after childbirth

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Call emergency services immediately

    Call emergency services immediately.

  • 2
    Lay the patient flat and keep warm

    Lay the patient flat and keep warm.

  • 3
    If trained, apply uterine massage while awaiting help

    If trained, apply uterine massage while awaiting help.

  • 4
    Prepare urgent transfer to obstetric emergency center

    Prepare urgent transfer to obstetric emergency center.