Abstract

Antepartum haemorrhage is an obstetric emergency contributing to a significant amount of perinatal & maternal morbidity and mortality. Antepartum haemorrhage is defined as bleeding from the vagina after 24weeks [8]. It occurs in 2-5% of pregnancies and is an important cause of fetal and maternal death. Thirty percent of maternal deaths are caused by antepartum haemorrhage of which 50% are associated with avoidable factors[5]. In developing countries like India, women frequently experience adverse effects of obstetric haemorrhage due to widespread pre-existing anaemia, difficulties with transport

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