Hemoglobin drop following postpartum hemorrhage.

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is defined as blood loss of ≥ 500-1000 ml within 24 h after delivery. Yet, assessment of blood loss is imprecise. The present study aimed to profile the hemoglobin (Hb) drop after vaginal delivery with versus without PPH.

Relationship between patient ethnicity and prevalence of anemia during pregnancy and the puerperium period and compliance with healthcare recommendations - implications for targeted health policy.

Background: Anemia is common during pregnancy and the puerperium. The association of ethnicity as well as other characteristics with anemia and compliance with healthcare recommendations has not been studied sufficiently and needs to be explored in order to implement a targeted health policy. We examined the association between ethnicity and the risk for prenatal and puerperium anemia and the compliance with healthcare recommendations.

Evaluation of postpartum anaemia screening to improve anaemia diagnosis and patient care: A prospective non-randomized before-and-after anaemia screening protocol implementation study.

We assessed the efficacy of a screening protocol for postpartum anaemia diagnosis and treatment in the maternity ward. A prospective non-randomized before-and-after anaemia screening protocol implementation study during two consecutive periods was conducted. Women who were scheduled for vaginal birth were tested for haemoglobin (Hb) before delivery.

Long-term outcome of obstetric anal sphincter injury repaired by experienced obstetricians.

Objective: To examine the long-term outcomes of women with obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) repaired by obstetricians without the involvement of colorectal surgeons.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was undertaken of women who had been admitted for delivery between 2004 and 2012. All OASIs had been repaired by experienced obstetricians using the end-to-end technique.