TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE

Post-partum haemorrhage is one of the major worldwide causes of matern al mortality. Better knowledge of risk factors should limit its incide nce and short term hazards. In case of excessive bleeding, classical t herapeutic means continue to be of major importance. If unsuccessful, modern methods including injections of protaglandins, vascular ligatio ns, and arterial embolization, should be employed, preserving future f ertility.