BLEEDING AFTER BIRTH. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

The leading cause of maternal deaths during delivery is hemorrhage (Bleeding)

It’s important that women do well to keep their blood levels high above 11g/dl HB. During pregnancy before labor sets in

Also make sure you choose a hospital ready for emergencies

In case you need a transfusion there should be a blood bank and blood products available

In case you need an emergency obstetric care when bleeding occurs items should be available

Medication to stop bleeding should also be available

If you need a referral, there should be an ambulance and it should be available

Feel free to ask all these from your facility

It’s your life!

There is no second life!

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