Table 4 Top 3 causes categorized by mode of birtha
N | (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Vaginal birth (N = 131) | ||
1. Uterine atony | 84 | (64) |
2. Retained placenta | 40 | (31) |
3. Placental remnant | 20 | (15) |
Instrumental vaginal birth (N = 43) | ||
1. Uterine atony | 26 | (60) |
2. Retained placenta | 14 | (33) |
3. Placental remnant | 6 | (14) |
Elective cesarean section (N = 46) | ||
1. Placenta previa | 24 | (52) |
2. Uterine atony | 17 | (37) |
3. Abnormally invasive placenta | 13 | (28) |
Emergency cesarean section (N = 105) | ||
1. Uterine atony | 51 | (49) |
2. Uterine rupture | 13 | (12) |
3. Iatrogenic during/after cesarean | 9 | (9) |
Termination of pregnancy (n = 2) | ||
1. Uterine atony | 1 | (50) |
2. Uterine rupture | 1 | (50) |