Which action supports maternal thermoregulation during postpartum hemorrhage management?

• A. Keep mother warm
• B. Apply cold packs to the abdomen
• C. Expose the abdomen to air
• D. Place ice on the back

Answer: (A)

Keeping the mother warm is essential because maintaining normothermia supports proper blood clotting during postpartum hemorrhage. When a lot of blood is lost, heat loss can push the patient into hypothermia, which impairs the coagulation cascade and platelet function, making bleeding harder to control and stabilizing the patient more difficult. Using warming measures—such as blankets, a warm ambient environment, and warming IV fluids or oxygen—helps preserve coagulation and hemodynamic stability. Actions that cool the patient or expose more skin, like applying cold packs, exposing the abdomen to air, or placing ice on the back, increase heat loss and worsen bleeding risk. So the best approach is to keep the mother warm.