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A pregnancy-related death is the death of a person while pregnant or within one year of the end of a pregnancy. More than half of pregnancy-related deaths ...
The No. 1 direct cause of maternal mortality globally is postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), according to a 2014 publication in the Lancet Global Health. Additionally, ...
Journal of Patient Safety. 2023;19:202. Deadly deliveries: Childbirth complication rates at maternity hospitals https://www.usatoday.com/maternal-mortality-harm ...
DKA complicates 5% to 10% of all pregnancies with pre-gestational and gestational diabetes, and while maternal mortality is rare, fetal mortality rate is ...
Trauma is the leading cause of nonobstetric death in expectant mothers. Trauma surgeon Erica A. Loomis, M.D., discusses pitfalls to avoid when managing a ...
... pregnancy. A dedicated team of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals ensures the coordinated approach necessary for intrauterine therapy and ...
Work with your health care provider or a registered dietitian to maintain a healthy diet and avoid excessive weight gain. Keep in mind that during pregnancy, ...
Before getting pregnant, talk to your health care provider about your overall health. Discuss lifestyle changes that improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy ...
If you've had one or more prior miscarriages before, you're at higher risk of pregnancy loss. Long-term conditions. If you have an ongoing health condition, ...
Some health problems that develop during pregnancy can cause problems. Examples include: Unusual location of the placenta. Very low fetal growth. Usually, ...
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