Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Flashcards
What is the definition of maternal mortality?
The death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy and its management
What is the definition of maternal morbidity?
Refers to severe health complications occurring in pregnancy and delivery that do not result in death
What is the difference between direct and indirect causes of maternal death?
Direct- related to obstetric problems during pregnancy, labour or puerperium or resulting from any treatment involved
Indirect- associated with a disorder, the effects of which are exacerbated by pregnancy
When would a maternal death be referred to as a late death?
From 42 days to a year post-natally
What are the causes of maternal death globally?
- Unsafe abortion
- Hypertensive disorders
- Sepsis
- Haemorrhage
- Obstructed labour
What are the most common causes of maternal death in the UK?
Cardiac disease
Other indirect
Thromboembolism
Haemorrhage
What is the definition of a stillbirth?
Birth of a dead baby after 20/ 24/ 28 weeks of gestation or weighing more than 500 g
What is the definition of early neonatal death?
Death of a baby within the first week of life
What is the definition of late neonatal death?
Death of a baby within the first 28 days of life
What is the definition of perinatal mortality?
Stillbirth + neonatal death
What is the definition of infant mortality?
Death of an infant within the first year of life
What is the definition of child mortality?
Death of a child within the first 5 years of life
What are the common causes of death in babies?
- Congenital anomaly
- Cord issues
- Fetal issues
- Infection
What is involved in essential new born care?
- Ensuring that the baby is breathing
- Starting the new born on exclusive breastfeeding right away
- Keeping the baby warm
- Washing hands before touching the baby
