The Cause Of Maternal Death Worldwide

INTRODUCTION Background Despite the fact that the maternal mortality ratio is considered one of the main indicators of a country’s status in the area of maternal health, the burden of maternal mortality is only a small fraction of the burden of maternal morbidity; the health problems borne by women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Maternal deaths have been described as the tip of the iceberg and maternal morbidity as the base. Yet, women who survive life-threatening conditions arising

Abstract Background Healthy behavior during women’s pregnancies is an important factor in preventing maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, premature birth, stillbirth, perinatal death, neonatal death and low birth weight. As in the rest of the world, mobile phone applications and text messaging are widely used in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) in Asia that have major burdens of maternal deaths and preterm births. This type of communication has also been explored in interventions to improve

care at international and national level At least half of all stillbirths occurred in the intrapartum period. Among the 133 million babies born alive each year, 2.8 million die in the first week of life. The patterns of these deaths are similar to the patterns for maternal deaths; the majority occurring in developing countries. Quality skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth are key for the health of the baby and the mother. In the regions with the highest neonatal mortality rates, access to postnatal

Developing countries are plagued by issues of poor maternal, infant and child health (WHO 2011). Approximately 358000 women die during pregnancy and 7.6 million children under five years of age die annually, worldwide (WHO 2011). Adequate maternal health and nutrition are imperative for child survival (WHO 2011). Maternal, perinatal and under-five mortality is still considerably high in South Africa [Department of Health (DOH) 2012]. This is despite efforts to achieve the Millennium Development

is one of the four categories of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy, which affect 5%-10% of all pregnancies [1]. Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity, as well as a major cause of adverse effects on fetal well-being both worldwide and in the US. Specifically, one third of severe maternal morbidities, 10%-15% maternal death in low-/middle- income countries and 15% of preterm birth is attributed to preeclampsia [1-3]. The diagnostic criteria of preeclampsia has been

May 2016 Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries Around the world, 830 women die every day from preventable complications during pregnancy and delivery (“Maternal mortality” 1). A death during a pregnancy or within 42 days of delivery is referred to as a maternal death (Semba and Bloem 34). The issue of maternal death in developing countries is an often unaddressed and urgent need. Things like poverty, a lack of access to quality healthcare, and cultural practices are causing maternal mortality

Pregnancy and birth-related complications are leading causes of death among women of reproductive age in developing countries. In 2008 alone, an estimated 358,000 women worldwide died from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth (WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, & World Bank, 2010a). The vast majority of maternal deaths occur in developing countries, where hemorrhage, obstructed labor, eclampsia, abortion, sepsis, and infection are the main causes of pregnancy-related complications (WHO et al., 2010a)

growth and development of the infant. Most maternal and child deaths occur during late pregnancy and the first year of the child’s life respectively.4 Estimation by World Health Organization (WHO) in 2011, worldwide, approximately 3.5 million women die every year during pregnancy and delivery; almost 1000 a day. Almost 99 % of maternal, newborn, and child deaths occur in low and middle income countries.5 About 20% of global maternal death and 25% of child deaths occur only in India.6, 7.Though the life

morbidity and mortality rates. High maternal mortality rates have raised concerns regarding health care for women worldwide. In response to startling statistics, attention has been drawn to identify weaknesses within healthcare systems. Pinpointing the deficiencies and intervening with appropriate interventions will promote safe maternal care. Policies and initiatives have been created to compound the rising maternal mortality rates, and improve care for the maternal population. The Global Strategy

Maternal Health in Bolivia Stephanie Spencer Fall 2014 Health & Poverty in Latin America Section 1E  Globally, maternal health is an issue that has not been given adequate attention in many regions. Many women across the world are unable to avoid many preventable health consequences of pregnancy, which are usually extreme enough to result in death. In the Latin American region, Bolivia has some of the worst maternal health care systems, due to the underdevelopment of healthcare practices