Nigeria, April 11 -- Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), a condition characterised by excessive bleeding after childbirth, remains one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide.

In Nigeria, where health facilities and emergency care are often inadequate, the condition contributes heavily to the country's already high maternal mortality rate.

Health experts warn that women with certain pregnancy conditions face a significantly higher risk.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 14 million women experience PPH annually, resulting in about 70,000 maternal deaths globally.

Although PPH can occur in any woman, factors such as fibroids, multiple pregnancies, anaemia, and prolonged labour increase the likelihood o...