Maternal and Perinatal Mortality Flashcards
what is maternal mortability
the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of a pregnancy
what is maternal morbidity
severe health complications occurring in pregnancy and delivery not resulting in death
why do mothers die
direct deaths
indirect deaths
late deaths
what is direct deaths
those related to obstetric complications during pregnancy
what is indirect deaths
associated with a disorder the effect of which is exacberated during pregnancy
what is late deaths
occur >42 days after pregnancy
what is the 3 delays model
delay in decision to seek care
delay in reaching care
delay in recieving care
what is maternal mortality ratio
number of maternal deaths during a period of time
what is the maternal mortality rate
number of maternal deaths in give period
what is the lifetime risk of maternal death
probability of maternal death during a womans reproductive life
what is the definition of a still birth
birth of a dead baby after 20/24/28 weeks of gestation
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
includes stillbirth and neonatal mortality
what is the definition of infant mortality
death of an infantt within the first year of its life
what is the definition of child mortality
death of a child within the first 5 years of its life
what are the methods for measuring maternal deaths
facitility based- registries, health information systems, maternal death enquires, audit
community based- notification by law, vital registration
how do we prevent mortality
antenatal care, skilled attendant at birth
what is essential for emergency obstetric care
clean delivery active manegent blood transfuon antibiotcis manual removal of placenta
what is essential new born care
ensuring the baby is breathing
start new born on exclusive breastfeeding
keep the baby warm
wash hands
