Maternal Mortality and Morbidity

Nutrition and maternal morbidity and mortality.

Nearly 600 000 women die every year from pregnancy related conditions and the maternal mortality rates (MMR = deaths per 100 000 live births) in developing countries may be as high as 1000 compared with less than ten in industrialised countries. In the light of the striking impact of deficiencies of micronutrients such as vitamin A and zinc on immune function, morbidity and mortality in childre...

Chapter 3. Levels and Causes of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality

In 2013, 289000 maternal deaths took place globally. Maternal mortality has declined by 45% between 1990-2013, and while considerable progress has been made particularly in recent years, it is now extremely unlikely that the goal of reducing maternal mortality by 75% will be met. Women face the higher risk of maternal death in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. The most important direct causes ...

Haemorrhage and maternal morbidity and mortality in Pakistan.

Maternal morbidity and mortality associated with retroperitoneal haematomas in pregnancy

Retroperitoneal haematomas in obstetrics are uncommon. The causes and pathogenesis of retroperitoneal haematomas lack clarity and the aim of this review is to recognise retroperitoneal haematomas as a separate entity from commonly seen vaginal and pelvic haematomas. It is time to raise awareness among obstetricians to recognise retroperitoneal haematomas as an important cause of maternal morbid...

Is antenatal care effective in reducing maternal morbidity and mortality?

Women in developing countries are dying from simple preventable conditions but what impact can the procedures collectively called antenatal care having in reducing maternal mortality and morbidity? More importantly what is antenatal care? This review found that questions have been raised about the impact of antenatal care (specifically on maternal mortality) since its inception in developed cou...