According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the second-leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States in 2020 was hemorrhage. Researchers have determined that many pregnancy-related deaths due to postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) are largely preventable. Risk and Safety Issues in Obstetrics XVII helps obstetric healthcare professionals improve their understanding of PPH through (1) knowledge of the risk factors for PPH, (2) strategies to improve the diagnosis of PPH, and (3) use of treatment bundles to manage PPH.
