Background: Postpartum hemorrhage and anemia are major contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Their coexistence exacerbates hemodynamic instability, oxygen transport compromise, and multi-organ dysfunction, leading to severe complications such as hypovolemic shock, renal failure, respiratory failure, and hysterectomy. Regional data on the frequency of these morbidities in Pakistan remain limited. Objective: To determine the frequency of maternal morbidities in anemic patients with managed postpartum hemorrhage at Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Duration and Place of Study: The study was conducted from July 2024 to December 2024 at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad. Methodology: A total of 262 women aged 18–40 years with singleton pregnancies beyond 36 weeks, experiencing postpartum hemorrhage managed with medical or surgical interventions, and hemoglobin 39 weeks, parity >3, and BMI >25 kg/m² were significantly associated with adverse maternal outcomes. Conclusion: Maternal morbidities are significant among anemic women with postpartum hemorrhage. Early identification, risk stratification, and timely multidisciplinary interventions are crucial to improving maternal health outcomes.
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