Class 3 - Complications of Pregnancy

Question 1

What are the main causes of maternal mortality in Canada?

Answer 1

• Hypertensive disorders
• Pulmonary and amniotic embolism
• hemorrhage
• mental illness

Question 2

What are factors strongly r/t maternal death?

Answer 2

• Age (<20 or >35 years)
• Lack of prenatal care
• Low education lvl

Question 3

T or F: Is maternal mortality highly preventable?

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What are the risks of maternal blood loss for the mother?

Answer 4

• Hypovolemia
• Anemia
• Infection
• Preterm Labour
• Preterm Birth