Week 10: Midwifery in an International Context Flashcards
What are key indicators of population health?
Maternal and newborn mortality
what is maternal mortality ratio (MMR) measured in?
number of deaths per
100,000
How much did MMR drop from 2000-2017?
38% worldwide
What percentage of maternal deaths occur in low or middle income countries?
94%
What population faces a higher risk of complications
and death related to pregnancy
Young adolescents (ages 10-14)
What is the global MMR? Canada MMR?
n Global MMR: 211
n Canada MMR: 10
How many women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth?
about 800
What are some examples of preventable causes of death in pregnancy
n Blood loss – usually following childbirth
n High blood pressure during pregnancy
n Infection – usually following childbirth
n Complications from delivery
n Unsafe abortion
Why do most deaths occur?
Most deaths occur because of a lack of access to skilled routine
and emergency care
What is considered a neonatal mortality?
number of deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births
What percentage of neonatal deaths occur in the first week of life?
75%
What are common causes of neonatal death in the first week?
n Preterm birth
n Intrapartum complications (birth asphyxia, not breathing at birth)
n Infections
What are common causes of baby mortaltiy from 1month-5years?
n Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhea, birth defects
n More vulnerable because of malnutrition
What type of care can reduce preterm birth and by how much?
The provision of midwife-led continuity of care (MLCC) can reduce
preterm birth by 24%
What are the 3 delays to care?
- Deciding to seek care
- Accessing healthcare services
- Receiving appropriate care once someone arrives.
When were the millennium development goals created?
Created following the Millennium Summit in 2000
how many MDGs were there? how many targets?
8 goals, 21 targets
What are MDGs 4, 5, and 6?
4) Reduce child mortality
5) Improve maternal health
6) Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
What happened in sepetember 2008?
Identified need to strengthen midwifery workforce
WHO identified need for 350,000 more midwives
What was released in 2014?
2014 – The Lancet Series on Midwifery
Identified midwifery as fundamental for
Improving maternal and child health
How many goals and targets were there for the sustainable development goals?
17 Goals and 169 Targets
What is goal 3 for the SDG?
Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
What report was released in 2021?
State of the World’s Midwifery Report
Document the worlds’ Sexual,
Reproductive, Maternal,
Newborn, and Adolescent
Health (SRMNAH) workforce
with a particular focus on midwives
