PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA IN WOMEN WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD LOSS DURING CHILDBIRTH
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia, characterized by a platelet count below 150 × 10⁹/L, affects 7-12% of pregnancies and is associated with an elevated risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. This review synthesizes data from multiple retrospective cohort studies, including large-scale analyses of over 23,000 deliveries, to evaluate the preliminary assessment of thrombocytopenia and its linkage to PPH. Key findings indicate that thrombocytopenia
Fields of Study & Subjects
Platelet Disorders and Treatments
Maternal and fetal healthcare
Blood transfusion and management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 10 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Dataset