Comparative Analysis of Postpartum Blood Loss in Induced versus Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery

Abstract

This study aims to compare postpartum blood loss between induced and spontaneous vaginal deliveries. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a significant concern in obstetrics, with varying risk factors associated with different delivery methods.

In this prospective cohort study, we analyzed 200 women who underwent either induced or spontaneous vaginal delivery at a tertiary care center. Postpartum blood loss was measured within the first 24 hours post-delivery.

The results indicated that the mean blood loss in the induced group was significantly higher at 600 ± 180 mL compared to the spontaneous group, which reported 450 ± 130 mL (p < 0.01). Furthermore, the rate of blood transfusion was notably higher in the induced group (15%) versus the spontaneous group (6%).

These findings suggest that induced labor is associated with a higher risk of postpartum blood loss, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring and management strategies to improve maternal outcomes.

Keywords: postpartum hemorrhage, induced vaginal delivery, spontaneous vaginal delivery, maternal outcomes, obstetrics.