Maternal Mortality in Women's Health

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to maternal mortality, its causes, and prevention in women's health.

Maternal Mortality

A death during or within 1 year of the end of pregnancy.

Pregnancy-related death

A death during pregnancy or within 1 year of the end of pregnancy from a pregnancy complication or exacerbation of an unrelated condition.

Preventable deaths

Deaths that could have been avoided with changes to various factors, including patient, family, provider, and systemic factors.

Disparities among Women of Color

Significant differences in maternal mortality rates among different racial and ethnic groups.

CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which works to prevent pregnancy-related deaths.

Urgent maternal warning signs

Symptoms that indicate a life-threatening condition during pregnancy or postpartum.

Biological factors

Intrinsic characteristics such as age and genetics that may affect maternal mortality.

COVID-19 impact

The influence of the pandemic on maternal mortality and health disparities.

Global deaths related to motherhood

Complications during and after pregnancy lead to a significant number of maternal deaths worldwide.

Maternal age risk

The correlation between older maternal age and increased risk of maternal mortality.

Key strategies to reduce maternal mortality

Efforts including better access to care, awareness of risk factors, and public health initiatives.