TY - JOUR T1 - Recent data indicate that black women are at greater risk of severe morbidity and mortality from postpartum haemorrhage, both before and after adjusting for comorbidity. JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 57 LP - 57 DO - 10.1136/ebnurs-2018-102987 VL - 22 IS - 2 AU - Christine J Caldwell AU - Lynn McCullagh Y1 - 2019/04/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/22/2/57.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Gyamfi-Bannerman C, Srinivas SK, Wright JD, et al. Postpartum haemorrhage outcomes and race. Am J Obstet Gynaecol 2018;219:185.e1-185.e10.Causes of increased risk of severe morbidity and mortality related to postpartum haemorrhageĀ in black women in the USA are poorly understood and warrant further research.There is a need for tailored maternity services and improved access to care for women from ethnic minorities.Obstetric haemorrhage is the leading cause of obstetric death worldwide, and postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) accounts for ~75% of these.1 Most cases of PPH can be successfully managed if diagnosed early, but this is dependent on the availability of adequate knowledge, skills and resources.Previous studies have shown some variability in the mortality/morbidity rates relating ā€¦ ER -