Why tackle PPH?
Every year, the leading obstetric cause of maternal death is due to heavy bleeding after birth, known as post-partum hemorrhage (PPH).
PPH can be prevented. But every second counts.
Help us make sure every healthcare team has what they need to tackle PPH, one birth at a time.
By tackling PPH, we can ensure that women have high-quality maternity care, while:
• making sure fewer women die and fewer children grow up without their mothers
• reducing the risk of postpartum anemia after birth, leading to life-threatening infections
• preventing the long-term health conditions experienced by women who survive PPH
• relieving the burden on healthcare, including staffing, blood transfusions and funding
Why now?
More women than ever are giving birth in health facilities, rather than at home, supported by trained staff. These staff can be trained to treat PPH, including using several new treatment methods that are cost-effective and simple. The time is ripe to make a real difference.
Targeting PPH across the system
Actions for organisations and systems
Actions for clinical teams - Save Mothers
What works?
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The FIGO Generic Postpartum Haemorrhage Protocol and Care Pathways is now available online
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