Causes of and risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Yunas, Idnan; Islam, Md Asiful; Sindhu, Kulandaipalayam Natarajan; Devall, Adam; Podesek, Marcelina; Alam, Sayeda Sadia; Kundu, Shoumik; Mammoliti, Kristie‐Marie; Aswat, Ashraf; Price, Malcolm J; Zamora, Javier; Oladapo, Olufemi T.; Gallos, Ioannis; Coomarasamy, Arri

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(25)00448-9

reviewThe LancetApr 1, 2025HYBRID OA

Causes of and risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis

IYIdnan Yunas MAMd Asiful Islam KNKulandaipalayam Natarajan Sindhu ADAdam Devall MPMarcelina Podesek

University of Birmingham · University of Wolverhampton · +8 more institutions

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SummaryBackground An understanding of the causes of postpartum haemorrhage is needed to provide appropriate treatment and services. Knowledge of the risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage can help address modifiable risk factors. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to identify and quantify the various causes and risk factors for postpartum haemorrhage. Methods In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we did a systematic literature search in MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar for cohort studies of postpartum haemorrhage from Jan 1, 1960, to Nov 30, 2024 without language restrictions. At least two authors independently undertook study selection, data extraction,…

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Meta-analysis
Medicine
Postpartum haemorrhage
Obstetrics
Pregnancy
Internal medicine
Biology

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