Severe bleeding after childbirth affects 14 million women each year and results in around 70,000 deaths globally
A new method of treating women suffering severe bleeding after childbirth reduces the number of maternal deaths by 60%, researchers have found.
It affects 14 million women each year and results in around 70,000 deaths globally, predominately in low and middle-income countries. Researchers discovered that objectively measuring blood loss using a simple, low-cost collection device called a 'drape' and bundling together WHO-recommended treatments - rather than offering them one after the other - resulted in dramatic improvements in outcomes for women.
There was also a substantial reduction in the rate of blood transfusions needed for bleeding, which is of particular importance in low-income countries where blood is a scarce and expensive resource.Currently, a major challenge in responding to PPH is that it is often detected too late for medics to respond effectively.Most providers use visual inspection to assess bleeding, which tends to underestimate blood loss and can lead to life-threatening delays in treatment.
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