[Prevention strategies during pregnancy]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2004 Dec;33(8 Suppl):4S17-4S28.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This chapter deals with how to reduce, before delivery, postpartum hemorrhage. The strategy is explained for two risk levels, high and low. Means of prevention such as: logistical organisation; oral and parenteral iron therapy; erythropoietin; autologous blood transfusion; acute hemodilution; transfusion; bleeding disorders treatment; hospitalization, tocolysis, choice of mode of delivery, caesarean section and anaesthetic techniques for placenta praevia or accreta; interest of corticosteroids therapy and magnesium sulfate bleeding risks in severe pre-eclampsia, are addressed in turn. The chapter closes with professional recommendations ranked according levels of evidence founded in the literature.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iron / therapeutic use
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage / prevention & control*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / therapy
  • Prenatal Care*
  • Risk Management

Substances

  • Iron