maternal mortality
Mothers dying birthing
Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after delivery—typically defined as within 42 days of the pregnancy ending.
The maternal mortality rate measures such deaths per number of live births, serving as a key indicator of healthcare quality: The country's maternal mortality rate has dropped significantly since 2000.
Also called maternal death.
- maternal deathDeath from pregnancy complications
- eclampsiaPregnancy-induced seizure disorder
- motherFemale parent
- birth complicationsDangerous events during delivery
- prenatal careMedical oversight for expectant mothers
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- demographicspopulation density, population growth, age distribution, population, gender ratio
- mortalitydeath, death knell, deceased, death rate, death acceptance
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- reproductive healthpregnancy, infertility, childbirth, male infertility, fertility rates
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
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