Postpartum hemorrhage corresponds to one of the global public health problems considering it is one of the main causes of obstetric mortality and morbidity worldwide. It is defined as the loss of blood volume greater than 500 mL for vaginal delivery and greater than 1000 mL in cesarean delivery. The causes include abnormalities in uterine tone, intrapartum trauma, retention of remains of the product of conception, or alterations in maternal blood coagulation. After diagnosis, timely management consists in general life support measures combined with measures to contain the bleeding in order to reduce adverse events derived from said pathology. (AU)