ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of prepregnancy obesity as a mediator in the association between race–ethnicity and severe maternal morbidity. METHODS: We conducted an analysis on a population-based retrospective…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between individual-level and neighborhood-level risk factors and severe maternal morbidity. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of all pregnancies delivered between 2010 and…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To analyze racial and ethnic disparities in failure to rescue (ie, death) associated with severe maternal morbidity and describe temporal trends. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study…
The rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States demand a comprehensive approach to assessing pregnancy-related risks. Numerous medical and nonmedical factors contribute to maternal morbidity and mortality….
About HEAR HER: Over 700 women die each year in this country from problems related to pregnancy or delivery complications. Every death is a tragedy, especially when we know that…
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To develop and validate an expanded obstetric comorbidity score for predicting severe maternal morbidity that can be applied consistently across contemporary U.S. patient discharge data sets. METHODS: Discharge…
OBJECTIVE: To describe racial and ethnic disparities in the incidence of severe maternal morbidity during delivery hospitalizations in the United States. METHODS: We conducted a pooled, cross-sectional analysis of 2012–2015 data from…
Reference: Hitti, Jane et al., Contribution of hypertension to severe maternal morbidity, American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, article in press, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2018.07.002 BACKGROUND: Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity are growing…
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News release obtained from www.acog.org January 2, 2018 Washington, D.C.—Four states that were the first to join a national initiative aimed at reducing U.S. maternal mortality and morbidity have made promising…
Abstract Maternal morbidity and mortality rates remain high in the United States compared with other developed countries. Of particular concern is the rise in postpartum deaths, because many of the…
ABSTRACT: This document builds upon recommendations from peer organizations and outlines a process for identifying maternal cases that should be reviewed. Severe maternal morbidity is associated with a high rate…
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