Maternal sudden death, a nationwide retrospective study.

Sophia BraundJuliette LevielEstelle MorauCatherine Deneux-TharauxEric Verspycknull null

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2022)

Maternal sudden death is a rare event but accounts for a high proportion of all maternal deaths. This highlights the importance of providing training in diagnostic and management strategy for care providers. Systematic postmortem investigations are required to help understand causes and improve practices.

Keyphrases

birth weight
healthcare
pregnancy outcomes
primary care
palliative care
weight gain
gestational age
pregnant women
body mass index
chronic pain