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Antepartum hemorrhage is defined as bleeding from the genital tract usually in the second half of pregnancy. Antepartum hemorrhage is one of the major causes of perinatal and maternal mortality worldwide. The most common causes of antepartum hemorrhage are placenta previa and placenta abruption. In severe cases, antepartum hemorrhage leads to hypovolemic shock, requiring emergent blood transfusion, intensive care, and other interventions.

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