The impact of prepartum factor XIII activity on postpartum blood loss

BackgroundPostpartum hemorrhage (PPH), a major cause of maternal mortality, has several known risk factors but frequently occurs unexpectedly. PPH incidence and related maternal morbidity and mortality are rising worldwide.ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of defined prepartum blood coagulation parameters on postpartum blood loss.MethodsThis single‐center, prospective cohort study analyzed prepartum activities of coagulation factors II and XIII...