The Guardian has issued a clarification regarding a recent article on postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) figures in England. The original report, published on 29 June, stated that birth risks to mothers in England were at record levels based on NHS data. However, the figures cited specifically referred to cases involving at least 1,500ml of blood loss, not the standard medical definitions.
Understanding Postpartum Haemorrhage Definitions
According to the clarification, PPH is medically defined as a blood loss of more than 500ml following childbirth. Cases involving more than 1,000ml are classified as major PPH. The article's figures represented a subset of severe cases, which may have led to misinterpretation of the overall risk levels.
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