Maternal and Perinatal Mortality

Question 1

Why do mothers die?

Answer 1

Direct deaths
Indirect deaths
Late deaths

Question 2

What are direct deaths?

Answer 2

Related to obstetric complications during pregnancy, labour or puerperium (6 weeks) or resulting from any treatment received

Question 3

What are indirect deaths?

Answer 3

Those associated with a disorder, the effect of which is exacerbated by pregnancy

Question 4

What are late deaths?

Answer 4

Occur ≥42 days after end of pregnancy but within one year

Question 5

Worldwide causes of maternal deaths

Answer 5

Haemorrhage
Sepsis
Hypertensive disorders
Obstructed labour
Unsafe abortion
Indirect (eg malaria)

Question 6

How can maternal mortality be prevented?

Answer 6

Antenatal care
Skilled attendant at birth
Emergency obstetric care