Maternal morbidity

Question 1

with regards to the three delay model what is the first delay

Answer 1

related to the recognition by women and families of the need to seek care

Question 2

with regards to the three delay model what is the second delay

Answer 2

delay in getting to the healthcare provider or difficulty,

referral chain between facilities • barriers in the community • might be physical, cultural, or financial

Question 3

with regards to the three delay model what is the third delay

Answer 3

delay in receiving appropriate care from the right person once you are at the healthcare facility

Question 4

What are the top three causes of maternal morbidity

Answer 4

Maternal haemorrhage
Hypertensive disorders
Indirect maternal death

Question 5

how does sdi influence the likelihood of maternity morbidity

Answer 5

high sdi less likely to die during pregnancy. socio demongraphic index (wealthiness)

Question 6

what is the difference between indirect and direct cause of maternal morbidity

Answer 6

1.
Direct obstetric morbidity results from obstetric complications of the pregnant state (pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium), from interventions, omissions, incorrect treatment, or from a chain of events resulting from any of the above. This can include temporary conditions, mild or severe, which occur during pregnancy or within 42 days of delivery, or permanent/chronic conditions resulting from pregnancy, abortion or childbirth. Some chronic conditions (such as anemia or hypertension) may be caused by pregnancy and delivery, but are equally likely to have other causes.

2.
Indirect obstetric morbidity results from a previously existing condition or disease, such as sickle cell disease or tuberculosis, which was aggravated by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. Such morbidity may occur at any time and continue beyond the reproductive years.

Question 7

what is one of the biggest causes of maternal morbidity one option

Answer 7

cardiac issue indirect

Question 8

how can you detect pre eclampsia clinically

Answer 8

frequent checking of blood pressure and urine at antenatal visits

Question 9

what is a maternal near miss

Answer 9

“A woman who nearly died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy