Severe maternal morbidity following stillbirth in Western Australia 2000-2015: a population-based study.

Helen D Bailey Akilew Awoke Adane Scott W White Brad M Farrant Carrington C J Shepherd

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2022)

In Western Australia between 2000 and 2015, mothers of stillbirths both with and without any maternal comorbidities had an increased risk of SMM compared with live births. Further investigation into why women who have had a stillbirth without any existing conditions or pregnancy complications develop SMM is warranted.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
birth weight
south africa
gestational age
preterm birth
early onset
risk factors
physical activity
adipose tissue
drug induced
cervical cancer screening