Post-partum hemorrhage
Significant maternal hemorrhage/blood loss following deilvery of a child.
Also called: Bleeding post-delivery, Post-partum hemorrhage.
Conditions associated with post-partum hemorrhage
The following conditions have been associated with post-partum hemorrhage in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers
Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Congenital factor II deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors is a medical condition that may be asso...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome 7
Any Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the DTNBP1 gene....
Tests providers may use to investigate post-partum hemorrhage
When investigating post-partum hemorrhage, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside post-partum hemorrhage
Abnormal bleeding
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...
Bruising susceptibility
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose....
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract....
Hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine. Hematuria may be gross hematuria (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic...
Hemoptysis
Coughing up (expectoration) of blood or blood-streaked sputum from the larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if post-partum hemorrhage is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom post-partum hemorrhage mean?
Post-partum hemorrhage is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Significant maternal hemorrhage/blood loss following deilvery of a child.
Which conditions are associated with post-partum hemorrhage?
Post-partum hemorrhage has been reported in association with 9 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Bleeding disorder in hemophilia A carriers, Congenital factor II deficiency, Congenital factor V deficiency, Congenital factor VII deficiency, Congenital factor X deficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about post-partum hemorrhage?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.