Background: Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death and pregnancy-related morbidities. It is difficult to predict, as risk factors vary among people. Objective: We aimed to assess whether antenatal diseases are associated with increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. Methods: We did a cross-sectional study conducted in the different hospitals of the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics in rural areas of Southern Punjab, Pakistan, for a period of six months, from October 2020 to March 2021. The following data was collected by using a standard prepared questionnaire containing demographic information, presenting complains, physical examination records, and diagnostic laboratory reports. Descriptive statistics were used to calculate the frequencies and percentages, while inferential statistics were used to determine the significance, associated risk factors, and prevalence of postpartum hemorrhage. Results: Women had an average age of 29.7 ± 5.91 years. There were 79 (44.5%) women positive for PPH. A statistically significant relationship between postpartum hemorrhage positive and the age of the women was found. Similarly, when we checked the association of postpartum hemorrhage with antenatal diseases, a significant association between PPH and anaemia and urinary tract infections was distinguished. Conclusion: The study report shows that postpartum hemorrhage may be associated with increased maternal age and the incidence of anaemia and urinary tract infections.

Key words: Postpartum Hemorrhage; Maternal Mortality; PPH; Anemia; Postpartum complications