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Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss exceeding 500 mL following vaginal birth or 1000 mL following cesarean section. The main causes are uterine atony, retained placental fragments, genital tract trauma, and coagulation disorders. PPH can be classified as minor (<1 L blood loss), major (1-2 L), or severe (>2 L) and as primary (within 24 hours of birth) or secondary (24 hours to 12 weeks postpartum). Uterine atony accounts for 80% of primary PPH cases. Risks include shock, transfusion reactio
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