Prevalence and risk factors of severe obstetric haemorrhage

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Authors

Lisa Forsén · Norwegian Institute of Public Health

Babill Stray‐Pedersen · University of Oslo

Abstract

The high prevalence of severe obstetric haemorrhage indicates the need to review labour management procedures. Demographic and medical risk factors can be managed with extra vigilance.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal and fetal healthcare Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 115, Issue 10, pp. 1265-1272

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2008.01859.x

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