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What is maternal morbidity defined as?
What is the global maternal mortality ratio (MMR) approximate?
What is an example of neonatal morbidity?
What is the global neonatal mortality rate (NMR) approximate?
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What is a risk factor for maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality?
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What is a leading cause of maternal mortality?
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What is a leading cause of neonatal mortality?
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What is defined as the death of a newborn in the first 28 days of life?
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Maternal Morbidity
- Defined as any health problem that occurs during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period
- Can be acute or chronic, and may have short-term or long-term consequences
- Examples of maternal morbidity:
- Gestational diabetes
- Hypertension
- Preeclampsia
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Infections (e.g. endometritis, sepsis)
- Mental health conditions (e.g. depression, anxiety)
Maternal Mortality
- Defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period
- Maternal mortality ratio (MMR): number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
- Global MMR: approximately 211 deaths per 100,000 live births (2017)
- Leading causes of maternal mortality:
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Hypertension
- Infections
- Obstructed labor
- Abortion-related complications
Neonatal Morbidity
- Defined as any health problem that occurs in the first 28 days of life
- Examples of neonatal morbidity:
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Neonatal jaundice
- Infections (e.g. sepsis, meningitis)
- Hypothermia
- Birth asphyxia
Neonatal Mortality
- Defined as the death of a newborn in the first 28 days of life
- Neonatal mortality rate (NMR): number of neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births
- Global NMR: approximately 18 deaths per 1,000 live births (2019)
- Leading causes of neonatal mortality:
- Premature birth
- Birth asphyxia
- Infections
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Congenital anomalies
Risk Factors for Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality
- Socioeconomic factors:
- Poverty
- Low education level
- Limited access to healthcare
- Biological factors:
- Young age (<18 years)
- Advanced age (>35 years)
- Multiple pregnancy
- Chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension)
- Healthcare-related factors:
- Delayed or inadequate prenatal care
- Inadequate medical attention during childbirth
- Limited access to emergency obstetric care
Maternal Morbidity
- Maternal morbidity refers to any health problem that occurs during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period
- It can be acute or chronic, with short-term or long-term consequences
- Examples include gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, infections, and mental health conditions
Maternal Mortality
- Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period
- Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) is approximately 211 deaths per 100,000 live births globally (2017)
- Leading causes of maternal mortality include:
- Postpartum hemorrhage
- Hypertension
- Infections
- Obstructed labor
- Abortion-related complications
Neonatal Morbidity
- Neonatal morbidity refers to any health problem that occurs in the first 28 days of life
- Examples include respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal jaundice, infections, hypothermia, and birth asphyxia
Neonatal Mortality
- Neonatal mortality refers to the death of a newborn in the first 28 days of life
- Neonatal mortality rate (NMR) is approximately 18 deaths per 1,000 live births globally (2019)
- Leading causes of neonatal mortality include:
- Premature birth
- Birth asphyxia
- Infections
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Congenital anomalies
Risk Factors for Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality
- Socioeconomic factors:
- Poverty increases the risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality
- Low education level is a risk factor
- Limited access to healthcare increases the risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality
- Biological factors:
- Young age (under 35 years) is a risk factor
- Multiple pregnancy increases the risk
- Chronic medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension) increase the risk
- Healthcare-related factors:
- Delayed or inadequate prenatal care increases the risk
- Inadequate medical attention during childbirth increases the risk
- Limited access to emergency obstetric care increases the risk
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This quiz covers the definitions and examples of maternal morbidity and mortality, including health problems during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum period.