PPH is define as bleeding from the genital tract of greater than or equal to 500ml within 24 hours after birth, also known as primary PPH, while a severe PPH is a blood loss of 1000ml or more (World Health Organization, 2012). A secondary PPH is blood loss between 24 hours and 6 weeks after birth (RANZCOG, 2016). Currently the incidences of PPH in Australia is between five to
PPH is define as bleeding from the genital tract of greater than or equal to 500ml within 24 hours after birth, also known as primary PPH, while a severe PPH is a blood loss of 1000ml or more (World Health Organization, 2012). A secondary PPH is blood loss between 24 hours and 6 weeks after birth (RANZCOG, 2016). Currently the incidences of PPH in Australia is between five to