Epidemiology of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and postpartum: results from the French prospective multicenter HEMOrrhage and venous THromboEmbolism in PostPartum study

Key Points

• Venous thromboembolism occurs frequently in pregnancy and postpartum periods, impacting maternal health.
• The study reveals a significant incidence rate, with specific risk factors identified in the cohort.
• Multicenter study conducted across various hospitals in France evaluates clinical outcomes related to thromboembolism.
• The findings highlight the need for vigilant monitoring during pregnancy and after childbirth to prevent complications.