Tag: postpartum hemorrhage
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Episiotomy and Anemia: Higher Postpartum Bleeding Risk for Mothers
New evidence links episiotomy to higher risk of postpartum bleeding in anemic women A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health has found that performing an episiotomy—a surgical cut made to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth—significantly increases the risk of severe postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in women with moderate to severe anemia. The findings…
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Episiotomy raises postpartum hemorrhage risk for anemic women, new Lancet Global Health study finds
New findings linking episiotomy and postpartum hemorrhage in anemia A new study published in The Lancet Global Health highlights a concerning link between episiotomy and an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in women with moderate to severe anemia. The research suggests that performing an episiotomy during childbirth may double the chances of severe bleeding…
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Episiotomy and anemia: Elevated risk of severe bleeding after birth
Understanding the new findings Recent research published in The Lancet Global Health highlights a concerning trend for a specific group of expectant mothers. The study suggests that performing an episiotomy during childbirth—an intentional surgical cut to the vaginal area—may significantly raise the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) in women who have moderate to severe anemia…
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New Guidelines Aim to Drastically Cut Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths with Earlier Detection and Rapid Treatment
New Guidelines Set a Bold Course to Reduce Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations issued a landmark set of guidelines aimed at dramatically reducing deaths from postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) collaborated…
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New Guidelines Aim to Slash Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths Worldwide
Global Guidelines Target a Critical Shift in Postpartum Hemorrhage Care On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations introduced a comprehensive set of guidelines aimed at transforming the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). Issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), and the International Confederation…
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New Guidelines Push Early Action, Lower Thresholds to Fight Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths
New Guidelines Aim to Stop Postpartum Hemorrhage Deaths with Early Action On October 5, 2025, leading reproductive health organizations unveiled a comprehensive set of guidelines designed to transform how postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is prevented, diagnosed, and treated. The World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics, and the International Confederation of Midwives…