As if giving birth isn’t difficult enough, about 14 million women each year lose a significant amount of blood within 24 hours of delivery.

“Because a mother’s entire blood volume can pass through the uterus in just eight to 11 minutes at term, heavy bleeding can escalate rapidly,” Dr. Kameelah Phillips , a board-certified OB/GYN and founder of Calla Women’s Health on the Upper East Side, told The Post.

“Without prompt treatment, PPH can lead to severe complications.” 5

Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, accounting for about 70,000 deaths annually.

It’s more common than it used to be, increasing from 2.7% of births in 2000 to 4.3% in 2019. Hailey Bieber, 28, recently recalled her “scary” experience with PPH after giving birth last yea

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