Maternal medical disorders

Question 1

What are indirect causes of maternal death during pregnancy?

Answer 1

Cardiac disease
Neuro disorders e.g. epilepsy
Indirect sepsis e.g. pneumonia
Psychiatric - drug/alcohol
Endocrine e.g. diabetes

Question 2

What are direct causes of maternal death during pregnancy?

Answer 2

VTE
Mental health related suicide
Sepsis
Obstetric haemorrhage