Which is the following is the widely accepted definition of postpartum haemorrhage?
a. loss of 400 mL of blood or greater
b. loss of 600 mL of blood or greater
c. loss of 800 mL of blood or greater
d. loss of 1000 mL of blood or greater
ANS: B
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