A FIGO recommendation paper emphasizes that visual estimation of postpartum blood loss is highly inaccurate and contributes to delayed recognition and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) —the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. The group calls for objective quantification methods (e.g., calibrated drapes, cumulative measurement, integration with early warning systems) as a standard of care to enable earlier intervention and improved outcomes. Implementation requires leadership, policy support, training, and a cultural shift toward standardized measurement, with low-cost reusable tools proposed for resource-limited settings.
The article highlights that consistent adoption —from policy-making to clinical practice—remains the real challenge in reducing PPH-related deaths. To read more; Click here Do you routinely use objective methods for blood loss measurement?…
