It’s Black Maternal Health Week. Here’s everything you should know to protect yourself and those you love. As a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, Kameelah Phillips, MD, knows what it ...

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal deaths in developing countries. This report highlights the social and cultural factors that influence the decision to seek care in cases of ...

According to the WHO, postpartum hemorrhage affects approximately 14 million women globally each year, resulting in about 70,000 maternal deaths. [iStockphoto] Childbirth is not only a painful process ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new study suggests early intervention with a minimally invasive treatment can reduce the number of hysterectomies due to postpartum hemorrhaging. “These findings are important ...

The AHA has published a webpage that highlights facts, causes, effects and solutions that hospitals and health systems can use for reducing the risk and severity of postpartum hemorrhage.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Maternal morbidity increased by 30.4% in preterm vs. term births. The most prevalent complications for both term ...

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide, particularly in the least developed and developing countries. Of the 14 million female patients affected each year, ...

“No woman should fear for her life when giving birth. Effective solutions to tackle postpartum bleeding need to be available and accessible so that all women can experience a safe birth and a healthy ...

Two simple solutions could help prevent severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after cesarean delivery, suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2023 annual meeting. As the leading cause ...

My daughter arrived on August 5, 2025, after a whirlwind and terrifying birth experience: 35 hours of labor, preeclampsia, hypertension, sepsis and ultimately an emergency cesarean section. Those ...

You may feel overjoyed after giving birth to your baby. However, not all get to enjoy this precious moment immediately after birth. You must be prepared for any unexpected challenge, like heavy ...