Significance of Maternal mortality
Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within a defined period after. It's a critical public health indicator, reflecting healthcare system effectiveness. Causes include complications from pregnancy, childbirth, anemia, and conditions like cardiac disease. Factors such as access to antenatal care, blood sugar control, and addressing iron deficiency play significant roles in prevention. Reducing maternal mortality is a global goal, with interventions including improved healthcare services, information dissemination, and specialized clinical teams.
Synonyms: Maternal death, Pregnancy-related mortality
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Hindu concept of 'Maternal mortality'
In Hinduism, maternal mortality encompasses deaths during pregnancy and childbirth, significantly impacted by conditions like anemia and Pandu Roga. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to maternal management through diet, lifestyle, and medicine.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) Maternal mortality is a significant concern, with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy contributing to 16% of all maternal deaths, highlighting the severity of pregnancy induced hypertension.[1] (2) In most cases of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) during pregnancy, even with a very low platelet count, there is neither maternal mortality, which is death of the mother.[2] (3) This is a significant consequence of Pandu Roga, highlighting its impact on human health, and also affecting social and economic development, which is a major concern.[3] (4) Maternal mortality refers to deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth, with Ayurveda emphasizing a holistic approach involving food, lifestyle, and medicines for maternal management.[4] (5) This refers to the death of a mother during childbirth, and the study aims to prevent this through the use of the drug.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Physiological aspects of parturition provide proper information which ultimately prevent it and morbidity by correct intervention & medication.[6] (2) A concern related to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which can be reduced by understanding gestational hypertension in terms of Ayurveda.[7] (3) It is a challenging problem in the country, as indicated by a survey that mentions a high incidence of maternal morbidity.[8]
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) Maternal mortality is an increased risk of maternal and perinatal mortality, which is one of the functional consequences of anemia.[9]
The concept of Maternal mortality in scientific sources
Maternal mortality is the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after. High rates are influenced by factors like unsafe abortions, inadequate healthcare, and socioeconomic disparities.
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after, which the BANC approach aims to reduce through quality antenatal care.[10] (2) Maternal mortality is the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly thereafter, often preventable through effective family planning and healthcare services.[11] (3) Reducing this remains a global priority, and Nigeria is one of the low- and middle-income countries where progress in achieving SDG 3.1 has been quite low.[12]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Maternal mortality (MMR) refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth or within a defined period after childbirth.[13] (2) Antenatal care helps reduce the occurrence of maternal morbidity and mortality by providing information about danger signs and birth preparedness.[14] (3) It is a rate in Lagos State that is significantly influenced by malnutrition, either directly or indirectly, highlighting a critical health concern.[15]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Maternal mortality is a significant problem in South Africa, as highlighted by the country's maternal mortality rate of 132.9 deaths per 100 000 births.[16] (2) Maternal mortality is the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within a specified period after delivery, often linked to complications and highlighting the need for improved maternal healthcare services.[17] (3) Refers to the death of a mother; use of the partogram reduces this, according to scientific evidence.[18]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth or within a defined period of time following childbirth, and timely initiation of ART is critical to decreasing HIV-related maternal mortality.[19] (2) The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.[20] (3) Despite some earlier anxiety, breastfeeding does not increase maternal mortality, underscoring its importance for child survival.[21]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) The text addresses the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal mortality, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries.[22] (2) Continuing pregnancy beyond 41 weeks, there is a statistically significant higher risk of this.[23] (3) This is significantly high when general anaesthesia is used.[24]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Maternal mortality per 100,000 live births is a critical indicator for assessing the quality of healthcare and social well-being, specifically focusing on women's health within the urban sustainability framework.[25] (2) The death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.[26] (3) The death of women during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth, a critical health outcome potentially exacerbated by difficulties in reaching timely medical assistance due to inadequate transport options.[27]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Maternal Mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.[28] (2) Maternal mortality is a critical outcome measure, and studies have examined its connection to SARS-CoV-2 infection, particularly in relation to obstetric complications.[29] (3) Heart disease is a significant factor contributing to maternal mortality, underscoring the importance of managing cardiovascular risks during pregnancy.[30]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) This refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or within a specific period after delivery, often used in public health discussions.[31]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) The death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly thereafter.[32]