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PPH

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Heavy bleeding after a woman gives birth

noun

Specialized

: hemorragia posparto

The doctor explained that PPH can be life-threatening.

Examples

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can cause serious complications if not treated quickly after PPH.
After giving birth, she experienced severe PPH.
The medical team responded quickly to control the PPH after the baby was delivered.
Training in managing PPH is essential for all maternity ward staff.
Early detection of PPH can save the lives of new mothers.
The doctor explained that PPH is a significant risk for women after delivery, emphasizing the importance of monitoring.
To prevent PPH, healthcare providers often recommend certain medications immediately after labor.

Surface Forms

PPH singular

PPHs plural

Etymology

PPH stands for postpartum hemorrhage, where postpartum means 'after birth' and hemorrhage means 'heavy bleeding', so it names the dangerous bleeding that can happen after a baby is born. That's why medical staff use PPH when they talk about this emergency.