Postpartum Hemorrhage: What Every Mother Needs to Know with Dr. Kameelah Phillips & Deanna Hall

Dec 10, 2025

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is one of the most urgent yet misunderstood maternal health complications, yet so many women don’t hear about it until it happens to them. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation of The Momalogues, we sit down with Dr. Kameelah Phillips, board-certified OB-GYN, and Deanna Hall, a mother who bravely shares her firsthand experience with PPH.

Together, they break down exactly what postpartum hemorrhage is, how it presents, and why awareness can save lives. Deanna walks listeners through the emotional and physical layers of her own PPH story, while Dr. Phillips explains the realities of maternal care, current treatment approaches, and how new technologies like the JADA system are improving outcomes for mothers.

This episode is a must-listen for every expecting mom, birth partner, and anyone who wants to better understand the maternal health landscape. It’s raw, informative, validating, and empowering.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What postpartum hemorrhage really is and why it’s often overlooked
• Red flags every expecting mom should understand
• How new technologies like the JADA system are changing maternal care
• The emotional toll PPH takes on mothers
• Practical steps families can take to prepare
• How to build trust and communication with your healthcare provider
• Essential questions to ask before delivery
• Why awareness and advocacy can be life-saving

postpartum hemorrhage, maternal health, birth trauma, postpartum recovery, Dr. Camila Phillips, PPH awareness, maternal mortality, women’s health, patient advocacy, JADA system, childbirth education