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Why is it that women bleed heavily after birth?

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Placental or uterine: The 3 most common causes of most cases of postpartum hemorrhages are : a delay of the uterine muscles to contract appropriately (uterine atony) ; retention of placental fragments or to injuries to the birth canal during a vaginal delivery (cervical, vaginal or perineal lacerations). Other causes are much rarer.

Answered 3/22/2020

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