Women and their partners’ experiences of PPH. Version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The management of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH): women and their partners’ experiences. A qualitative study.
IRAS ID
142241
Contact name
Jane Sandall
Contact email
Research summary
The UK birth rate is rising, leading to increased numbers of obstetric emergencies. Primary Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH) is the term given to the severe loss of blood in first 24 hours after birth. It is very serious, sometimes fatal.
If this happens it can be traumatic for the woman involved and any lay witnesses, such as a birthing partner. The physical impact on the woman may be negative and long lasting. She may require surgery (such as a hysterectomy) to stop the bleeding, and/or have severe anaemia as a result. The psychological impact can also be severe - it has been reported that some women develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a traumatic childbirth. The psychological effect of witnessing obstetric emergencies on birth partners has been little studied.
There is currently very little research examining the effects of the management of PPH for women and their partners. This exploitative interview study will investigate the experiences of women and their birth-partners. Through active dissemination, the findings will seek to inform and improve midwifery and obstetric practice.REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 1 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/EM/0126
Date of REC Opinion
12 Mar 2014
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion