Maternal Morbidity And Mortality PDF
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This document presents information on maternal morbidity and mortality, focusing on specific issues such as anemia during pregnancy. It details the causes, prevalence, associated complications, and potential risk factors, along with factors affecting maternal mortality rates. Information on the WHO response and postnatal care is also included.
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Maternal Morbidity and Mortality 1 I. Anemia during pregnancy Anemia is a reduction in one or more of the major red blood cell measurements (Hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, or RBC count). Pregnant women are at a higher risk for developing anemia due...
Maternal Morbidity and Mortality 1 I. Anemia during pregnancy Anemia is a reduction in one or more of the major red blood cell measurements (Hemoglobin concentration, hematocrit, or RBC count). Pregnant women are at a higher risk for developing anemia due to the excess amount of blood the body produces to help provide nutrients for the baby. Anemia during pregnancy can be a mild condition and easily treated if caught early. However, it can become dangerous, to both the mother and the baby, if goes untreated Anemia during pregnancy is associated with low birth weight, premature birth, and maternal - - mortality. - 2 3 Prevalence of anemia An estimated 30% of reproductive-age females are anemic1. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 40% of pregnancies are complicated by anemia2. Variations in regional and global prevalence of anemia during pregnancy reflect socioeconomic status and associated nutritional deficiencies 4 Anemia in pregnancy can be defined as follows, based mostly on data in nonpregnant individuals 1,2: & First trimester – Hemoglobin
