Antepartum Hemorrhage Treatment in India
About Antepartum Hemorrhage
Key Highlights
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Enables rapid diagnosis and stabilization of a life-threatening pregnancy complication.Focuses on preserving maternal health and optimizing fetal outcomes.Management is tailored to the specific cause (e.g., placenta previa, abruption).Involves a multidisciplinary team approach for comprehensive care.Critical for preventing severe complications like disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or fetal demise.
Who is this surgery for?
- Vaginal bleeding during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
- Suspected placenta previa (low-lying placenta covering the cervix).
- Suspected placental abruption (premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall).
- Vasa previa (fetal blood vessels crossing the cervical opening).
- Uterine rupture.
- Cervical or vaginal lesions causing significant bleeding.
How to prepare
- Immediate transfer to a hospital with obstetric and neonatal intensive care facilities.
- Vital sign monitoring (blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation).
- Establishment of two large-bore intravenous (IV) lines for fluid or blood transfusion.
- Blood tests: Complete blood count (CBC), blood group and crossmatch, coagulation profile.
- Continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring (cardiotocography).
- Ultrasound examination to locate the placenta and assess fetal well-being.
- Preparation for possible emergency cesarean delivery or other surgical intervention.
Risks & possible complications
- Maternal: Hemorrhagic shock, anemia, need for blood transfusion, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), organ failure.
- Obstetric: Emergency cesarean section, hysterectomy (in severe, uncontrollable bleeding), infection.
- Fetal: Preterm birth, fetal distress, low birth weight, stillbirth, neonatal complications from prematurity.
- Psychological: Significant anxiety and trauma related to the emergency.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is highly dependent on the severity of the hemorrhage and the interventions required.
- Post-delivery, mothers are closely monitored in a recovery or high-dependency unit for signs of ongoing bleeding.
- Iron supplementation or continued treatment for anemia is common.
- Emotional support and counseling are often recommended due to the traumatic nature of the event.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor healing, address any ongoing issues, and plan for future pregnancies.
- Activity may be restricted initially, with gradual return as advised by the obstetrician.
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Typical hospital stay:
3-7 days
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Expected recovery time:
4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering antepartum hemorrhage in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for antepartum hemorrhage in India include Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, Gem Hospital Coimbatore, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform antepartum hemorrhage. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for antepartum hemorrhage compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Antepartum Hemorrhage in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing antepartum hemorrhage.
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