Re: [ozmidwifery] blood loss after 3rd stage

Hi Kristin,   Most places I've worked consider a PPH to be a blood loss greater than 500-600ml and treatment would be implemented.  It's hard to define an average normal blood loss, as the majority of women have oxytocics for third stage.  The WHO states that up to 1000ml may be physiological (in

[ozmidwifery] blood loss after 3rd stage

I'm wondering whats the average blood loss volume after 3rd stage...? what are the upper & lower ends ? and what amount would require treatment..? Thanks! -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.