27th May 2025

A 32-year-old pregnant patient in their 39th week of pregnancy is admitted in active labour.

A 32-year-old pregnant patient in their 39th week of pregnancy is admitted in active labour. After vaginal delivery of the baby, the mother rapidly loses approximately 1 litre of blood due to retained tissue resulting in hypovolemic shock. The patient is resuscitated but months later presents with multiple electrolyte and endocrine abnormalities on formal blood tests. What is the name of the syndrome this patient is experiencing?

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