Franka Cadée and Global Experts Call for a Preventive Approach to Postpartum Haemorrhage
Maternity Foundation shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Prevention first, preparedness always!
Read this strong Commentary in The Lancet Group by Franka Cadée from Maternity Foundation, Jeffrey L Jacobs from MSD for Mothers, Anne Beatrice Kihara from FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics), Annie Hortense Atchoumi from Federation of Midwifery Associations of Francophone Africa, Fata Forna from Mama-Pikin Foundation, Uchenna Igbokwe from SCIDaR – Solina Centre for International Development and Research, and Anna af Ugglas from International Confederation of Midwives (ICM).
Of course, healthcare professionals must always be prepared to manage excessive bleeding after birth – clinically known as postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) – which affects 17% of all women.
However, the authors – representing leading maternal health NGOs, international federations, researchers, and pharmaceuticals – emphasise the need to uphold the urgency and primacy of optimising PPH prevention to enhance long term sustainability.
As excessive bleeding remains the leading direct cause of maternal morbidity and mortality globally, action is needed on all fronts. In their commentary, the authors highlight three key areas where concerted and equal efforts are essential. We must:
- prioritise prevention efforts
- be prepared for, and implement, early detection and treatment responses
- ensure health-care professionals, especially midwives, are well educated, motivated, and supported to provide quality care.”
Title: Prevention first, preparedness always: a holistic approach for managing postpartum haemorrhage
Authors: Franka Cadee, Jeffrey Jacobs, Anne-Beatrice Kihara, Annie Hortense Atchoumi, Fatu Forna, Uchenna Igbokwe, Anna af Ugglas
Read the full commentary here.
“Did you know that Maternity Foundation has strengthened its focus on prevention in maternal and newborn health? In recent years, our digital tool, the Safe Delivery App has been enhanced with additional modules focusing on preventive services including perinatal mental health, modern contraception, antenatal care and postnatal care.”
Read more here.
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