TY - JOUR AU - Neelima Agrawal AU - Dr. P. N. Agrawal PY - 2021/08/31 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - A Study to decrease the incidence of PPH in our hospital setting JF - Obs Gyne Review: Journal of Obstetric and Gynecology JA - Obg Rev: J Obstet Gynecol VL - 7 IS - 4 SE - Original Article DO - 10.17511/joog.2021.i04.01 UR - https://obstetrics.medresearch.in/index.php/joog/article/view/141 AB - Objective: This study aimed to measure incidence, identify risk factors (pre‐existing or acquired) for PPH and to prevent progression to severe PPH.Methods: This is a prospective observational study. The causes are likely to be multifactorial with shifting demography and health status widely cited, e.g. age, obesity, comorbidity, multiple pregnancy and ethnicity.Results: Prepregnancy factors for PPH include age, ethnicity, BMI, previous PPH and assisted conceptionConclusion: Prophylactic uterotonic agents in high-risk patients, use of intramuscular or intravenous oxytocin, timely application of B –lynch suture, adequate and timely arrangement of blood and blood factors can help prevent PPH. ER -