Postpartum Haemorrhage Collaborative
Our goal
By April 2023 we will decrease primary PPH from intended vaginal birth in Victoria by 50 per cent
In Victoria, postpartum haemorrhage (or PPH) caused 37 per cent of all severe acute maternal morbidity reported in 2019. Research suggests it is often avoidable.
There is increasing evidence of the psychological effects of PPH including impacts on breastfeeding, bonding, and contact time between the parents and baby. Health professionals can also be impacted by a fear of managing future PPH cases.
This collaborative aims to reduce harm to families and health professionals by standardising and improving the response to PPH across participating Victorian health services.
Our progress so far...
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Postpartum Haemorrhage Collaborative
New hospital reporting driving targeting improvement for Victorian women and families
Leading the way nationally, Victoria started mandatory collection of data on severe harm to mothers in 2017. Backed by the evidence, maternity expert Adj Prof Tanya Farrell says we’re now...
5 April 2022
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Consumer voice driving change for parents-to-be
We are engaging and partnering with families across Victoria to build our understanding and develop the change ideas that will be used to reduce Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) and improve care for women and birthing partners in Victoria.
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Women's Healthcare Australasia
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Last updated 20 July 2022