Introduction

Antepartum haemorrhage APH is defined as bleeding from genital tract between the period of fetal viability to the onset of the labour. Traditionaly the period is taken from 28 weeks onwards. But with the now accepted period of viability starting at 22 weeks, the definition has been changed accordingly. Any bleeding that occurs before that period is usually due to some form of abortion. Because it is important contributor to both perinatal and maternal deaths, it is very important to manage APH well.