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This study aimed to assess the relationship between expulsion delay and complications, identify a time threshold for increased risks, and evaluate VD feasibility.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We conducted a retrospective single-center study at the University Hospital of Martinique, including all patients presenting with RPH and IUFD between January 2003 and December 2022. Complications were defined by a composite criterion, including the need for blood transfusion, severe anemia or admission to an intensive care unit.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>VD was attempted in 26 of the 27 patients included and successfully achieved in 85% of the cases. All cesarean deliveries resulted in complications (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.12), with 50% experiencing severe hemorrhage, compared to 21.7% of VD cases (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.23). No statistically significant association was found between the expulsion delay and the occurrence of complications (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.20). A low fibrinogen level upon admission was associated with an increased risk of severe hemorrhage (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.01) and complications (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> = 0.01).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this study, no evidence was found to suggest an association between the diagnostic-to-expulsion interval and maternal complications. Low fibrinogen levels at admission appear to be a prognostic factor for severe hemorrhage and could have therapeutic implications. 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