Acquired Hemophilia A: A Rare, Acquired Coagulopathy in the Postpartum Setting

Abstract

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity. Pregnancy-associated acquired hemophilia A (AHA) caused by autoantibodies against factor VIII can present with recurrent episodes of postpartum bleeding.

Keywords

• postpartum hemorrhage
• bleeding disorder
• coagulopathy
• maternal morbidity