Maternal death
Maternal Death
Maternal death (pronunciation: /məˈtɜːrnl dɛθ/) refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.
Etymology
The term "maternal" originates from the Latin word "mater" meaning mother, and "death" from the Old English "dēaþ" meaning the end of life.
Related Terms
- Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body.
- Obstetric complications: Health problems that occur during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period.
- Postpartum period: The period beginning immediately after the birth of a child and extending for about six weeks.
- Prenatal care: The health care women receive during pregnancy.
- Maternal mortality ratio: The number of maternal deaths during a given time period per 100,000 live births during the same time period.
Causes
The major causes of maternal deaths are severe bleeding, infections, high blood pressure during pregnancy, complications from delivery, and unsafe abortion. Other causes can include anemia, malaria, and HIV.
Prevention
Prevention of maternal deaths involves several strategies, including:
- Providing skilled care during childbirth.
- Managing obstetric emergencies.
- Preventing and managing HIV.
- Offering family planning services and safe abortion services to the extent permitted by law.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maternal death
- Wikipedia's article - Maternal death
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