-APH is the leading cause of prenatal and maternal morbidity and prenatal mortality (mainly prematurity ) -obstetrics hemorrhage remains one of the major causes of maternal death in the developing countries Management : In the hospital maternity unit with facilities for resuscitation such as : -anesthetic support -blood transfusion resources -performing emergency operative delivery -multidisciplinary team including (midwifery, obstetric staff, neonatal and anesthetic )
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