Symptom guide · Women's Health
Heavy Bleeding After Birth
What heavy bleeding after birth can point to, how urgent it is, and who assesses it in the UAE.
Also known as heavy postpartum bleeding, heavy lochia
Treat this as a medical emergency
Heavy bleeding after birth can mean bleeding inside the body. Blood loss can be far greater than what is visible.
Go now if any of these apply
- Vomiting blood, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Black, tarry or sticky stools
- Coughing up more than streaks of blood
- Soaking through a pad in under an hour after birth, or passing large clots
- Feeling faint, cold, clammy, or short of breath with the bleeding
Call 998 for an ambulance now. Do not eat or drink anything until you have been assessed.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Also known as
- heavy postpartum bleeding, heavy lochia
- Care area
- Women's Health
- Conditions linked
- 4
Possible causes
Conditions that can cause heavy bleeding after birth
Listed alphabetically. This list is not ranked by likelihood.
- EndometritisCommon among people with endometritis.
- Perineal TearCommon among people with perineal tear.
- Postpartum HaemorrhageVery common among people with postpartum haemorrhage.
- Retained PlacentaCommon among people with retained placenta.
These figures describe how often each condition causes this symptom — not how likely it is that this symptom is caused by that condition. Most symptoms have a common, harmless explanation.
Treatment by cause
How the causes of heavy bleeding after birth are treated
Treatment follows the diagnosis, not the symptom. Each row is a linked condition and a treatment used for it.
| If the cause is | Treatment used | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Placenta | Surgical Management of Miscarriage | First line |
| Endometritis | Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection | First line |
| Perineal Tear | Perineal Repair | First line |
| Postpartum Haemorrhage | Perineal Repair | Second line |
| Perineal Tear | Postnatal Physiotherapy | Second line |
Find care
Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation in Dubai
Where heavy bleeding after birth is assessed depends on what is causing it. These are licensed physiotherapy & rehabilitation listed in Dubai.
Office 1510, SIT Tower, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +23 more
- Physio Expert DubaiVerified
Renew and Revive Polyclinic, Al Wasl Rd, opposite J3 Mall, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Insurance accepted
Kent Healthcare LLC, Nashwan Building - 208C Al Mankhool Rd, Al Raffa, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Thiqa, AXA, Cigna, MetLife +23 more
Index Building, Nad Al Hamar Road, Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Accepts: Thiqa, AXA, Cigna, MetLife +30 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Can heavy bleeding after birth be a sign of postpartum haemorrhage?
Yes. Heavy bleeding after birth: very common among people with postpartum haemorrhage. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can heavy bleeding after birth be a sign of retained placenta?
Yes. Heavy bleeding after birth: common among people with retained placenta. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can heavy bleeding after birth be a sign of endometritis?
Yes. Heavy bleeding after birth: common among people with endometritis. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
Can heavy bleeding after birth be a sign of perineal tear?
Yes. Heavy bleeding after birth: common among people with perineal tear. It does not work the same way in reverse — for most people with this symptom the cause turns out to be something else, and more common — so it is not a diagnosis on its own.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.