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We report a case of a woman in whom selective embolization of both uterine arteries was performed using gelatin sponge for control of refractory postpartum hemorrhage. Ten months after delivery, the women had not resumed noticeable menstruation. Examination and investigation were consistent with partial uterine necrosis and complete obliteration of the cavity.

Feto-maternal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FMAIT) results from the maternal production of antibodies against fetal platelets with incompatible antigens inherited from the father. We present a case where this condition was diagnosed prenatally without previously affected siblings. The severe fetal thrombocytopenia was due to anti-HLA-5b maternal alloantibodies. This was treated successfully by intravenous immunoglobulins. Our case reflects that FMAIT due to anti-HPA-5b may be severe and may be corrected successfully with intravenous immunoglogulins.