setting the context

Question 1

what maternal death

Answer 1

death of a women occurring 42 days after giving birth and cant be due to other non-pregnancy causes

Question 2

what are 7 maternal mortality factors

Answer 2

1. clots 2. obstructed labor 3. HTN 4. prior medication complications 5. hemorrhage 6. abortion 7. pregnancy induced HTN

Question 3

global efforts to reduce maternal mortality rates

Answer 3

ensure every pregnancy is wanted

ensure every child is safe; access to healthcare professionals

Question 4

FGM FACTS

Answer 4

1. procedures that intentionally harm females genitals
2. No health benefits
3. mostly performed from infancy to age 15yr

Question 5

medical complications of FGM

Answer 5

1. UTI

2. Complications at birth, increased bleeding risk

Question 6

Role of RN

Answer 6

pre-conception education

education at antepartum, post partum education

Question 7

midwife

Answer 7

sees low risk, uncomplicated pregnancy

if pregnancy becomes complicated, need to refer mother, present for birth

Question 8

family physician

Answer 8

provides education and monitors maternal and fetal health

Question 9

obstetrician

Answer 9

focus on high risk mothers

involved in complication in maternal and fetal health

Question 10

doula

Answer 10

provide non medical support either during pre-birth or post birth they focus on birth
they focus on birth, postpartum
emotional support
they can carry care to PP when they are needed