ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a quick reference guide to support women and babies during the postnatal/neonatal period. Secondary Post-Partum Haemorrhage occurs after 24 hours of birth and up to 6 weeks post-partum. Most common causes are retained products of conception, sub-involution of the uterus or uterine infection. The chapter discusses management of a secondary post-partum haemorrhage and sepsis. Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of maternal deaths in the UK. Prompt recognition and action in response to signs and symptoms is recommended. Arterial hypertension that is refractory to fluid resuscitation. Fluid overload can lead to fatal pulmonary or cerebral oedema and should therefore be avoided.
