The average blood loss in normal delivery is: September 2009: (A) 250 ml, (B) 500 ml, (C) 750 ml, (D) 1000 ml
Answer is B. Ans. B: 500 ml The average blood loss at the time of delivery is approximately 500 cc during a vaginal delivery and approximately 1,060 cc during a cesarean section. Excessive blood loss or "postpaum hemorrhage" complicates approximately 4% of vaginal deliveries and 6-7% of cesarean sections.