title: Coping with obstetric hemorrhage.
abstract: Intrapartum hemorrhage can be life threatening at worst; at best it is an obstetrical emergency. This article outlines the main causes-uterine atony, lacerations, retained placental fragment, abruptio placentae and placenta previa-together with the steps to take in managing these acute conditions.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Gare