Early postpartum hemorrhage is defined as a blood loss greater than
a. 500 mL in the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery
b. 750 mL in the first 24 hours after vaginal delivery
c. 1000 mL in the first 48 hours after cesarean delivery
d. 1500 mL in the first 48 hours after cesarean delivery
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A The average amount of bleeding after a vaginal birth is 500 mL.
B The average amount of bleeding after a vaginal birth is 500 mL.
C Early postpartum hemorrhage occurs in the first 24 hours, not 48 hours. Blood
loss after a cesarean averages 1000 mL.
D Early postpartum hemorrhage is within the first 24 hours. Late postpartum
hemorrhage is 48 hours and later.
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