Abstract: Introduction: Hemorrhage is a life threatening event starting from conception till puerperium and hence obstetrics has been aptly honored to be the business of blood. Antepartum hemorrhage is defined as bleeding per vaginum occurring after the fetus has reached the period of viability but before the birth of baby. Early detection and prompt action can help us provide better maternal care and reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with the same.
Materials and Methods: All cases of antepartum haemorrhage ≥ 28 weeks of gestation that were admitted in the hospital over a period of one year were evaluated.
Discussion: A total of 133 patients were admitted with antepartum hemorrhage who were then evaluated. Placenta previa was the main cause i.e. 58.5% of APH in the present study. Abruptio placentae and undetermined cases were 23.3% and 18.05% respectively. In our study the most common complications encountered was PPH which had incidence of 41%
Conclusion: Awareness of antenatal care during pregnancy, importance of institutional deliveries and adoption of various contraceptive methods (temporary as well as permanent) are the key factors to decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with antepartum hemorrhage and subsequent postpartum hemorrhage.
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