Introducing the Postpartum Balloon

Uterine balloon tamponade for the management of Postpartum Haemorrhage.

A purpose-designed silicone uterine balloon tamponade to help control postpartum haemorrhage quickly, conservatively and in line with international guidelines.

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A trusted mechanism for managing PPH

Postpartum haemorrhage remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. A uterine balloon tamponade provides an effective, minimally invasive intervention that can be rapidly deployed by trained clinicians.

The Postpartum Balloon by Maternity by Kimal utilises the established uterine balloon tamponade mechanism, which major international guidelines (WHO, FIGO, RCOG, ACOG) recommend as a non‑surgical option when standard uterotonics are insufficient.

Systematic reviews consistently report success rates of 86%¹ for uterine balloon tamponades in the conservative management of PPH.

This is not a new principle. It is a proven mechanism, now available from a trusted NHS supplier committed to making quality maternity solutions accessible for every mother and every NHS maternity unit.

Endorsed by international guidelines

Use of a uterine balloon tamponade is consistently included in international PPH management guidelines as a key nonsurgical intervention when uterotonics fail or are unavailable. The Postpartum Balloon employs this same mechanism of action, supporting practice that is aligned with widely recognised guidance.

Guideline references:

WHO² (2025):

Recommends the use of a uterine balloon tamponade for the treatment of PPH due to uterine atony after vaginal birth, when first‑line measures fail

FIGO³ (2022):

Recommends the use of a uterine balloon tamponade as a nonsurgical option when uterotonics fail or are unavailable

RCOG Green-top Guideline⁴:

Recommends the use of a balloon tamponade as a first-line intervention for uncontrolled PPH

ACOG Practice Bulletin⁵:

States that the use of a tamponade is effective for haemorrhage secondary to uterine atony

Why maternity units choose our Postpartum Balloon

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Delivers the same silicone balloon tamponade mechanism your teams already recognise from international guidance and PPH training. It slots into existing PPH algorithms without requiring fundamental changes to clinical workflow.

Accessibly priced to support NHS maternity budgets under sustained pressure, helping units maintain access to a guideline‑aligned uterine balloon option without compromising on quality.

Supplied by Kimal, a company with over 60 years of trusted NHS partnership. UK-based customer support, responsive account management and a team that understands the pressures of modern NHS maternity services.

Clinical education support, implementation guidance and dedicated maternity specialist account management. We work alongside your teams to ensure confident adoption.

Product details

FeatureDetail
Device typeSilicone balloon catheter
Maximum inflation volume500 mL
InstillationCompatible with rapid instillation via standard saline bags
DrainageIntegrated drainage lumen for ongoing blood loss monitoring
Delivery methodSuitable for use following vaginal or caesarean delivery
CompatibilityMay be used alongside B-Lynch compression sutures
MaterialLatex-free, single-use, sterile
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References:

1Suarez S et al. Uterine balloon tamponade for the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Apr;222(4):293.e1-293.e52


2World Health Organization (2025) Consolidated guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of postpartum haemorrhage. Geneva: World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240115637 (Accessed: 17 February 2026).

3Escobar MF et al. FIGO Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health Committee. FIGO recommendations on the management of postpartum hemorrhage 2022. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2022 Mar;157 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):3-50

4Prevention and Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 124(5), e106-e149

5Practice Bulletin No. 183: Postpartum Hemorrhage. Obstetrics & Gynecology 130(4):p e168-e186, October 2017