Well Being of Obstetric Patients on Minimal Blood Transfusions

Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is one of the top five causes of maternal mortality in developed and developing countries. The most important treatment of PPH is red blood cell (RBC) transfusion. The decision whether to prescribe RBC transfusion is mostly based on postpartum haemoglobin (Hb) values. RBC transfusion should be aimed to reduce morbidity and especially to improve Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The goal of the WOMB study is to assess the effect of RBC transfusion on HRQoL and to confirm the role of HRQoL in deciding whether RBC transfusion is necessary.