women s health issues
Excessive Uterine Bleeding at Delivery
Diagnosis of Postpartum Hemorrhage
A doctor's estimate of blood loss Monitoring vital signs The diagnosis of postpartum hemorrhage is based on close observation of the amount of bleeding. Monitoring a woman's vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate, can help doctors determine whether blood loss is excessive. A drop in blood pressure or a rapid heart rate may indicate excessive bleeding. 