Causes of maternal and fetal death during childbirth vary widely and usually occur in high-risk pregnancies or premature births.
One of the most common causes of mother death during childbirth is bleeding that can occur immediately after the baby has left the uterus or in the first few days. For babies, those born very prematurely are at increased risk of death.
- Maternal death can occur during childbirth or up to 42 days after the baby is born.
- The most common causes of which include:.
Causes of stillbirth at birth or in the first 28 days of birth may include:
The best way to achieve a healthy pregnancy, so that the baby can develop and be born healthy, is to ensure that the woman receives the necessary assistance during her pregnancy. To do this, you need:
The risk of maternal and fetal death decreases year after year in Brazil and around the world due to prenatal care and the current means of diagnosis and treatment, but women who are not adequately monitored during pregnancy and childbirth. they are more likely to have complications.