Findings point to pregnancy, postpartum period as "critical window of opportunity," expert ...

Unintentional drug overdose was the leading cause of maternal death; the second most frequent cause was violence, defined as homicide or suicide by any means. HealthDay News — Homicide, suicide, and ...

A new national analysis reveals that the most common causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women are not traditional medical complications, but preventable injuries and violence.

Accidental overdose caused 5.2 deaths per 100,000 births, while homicide and suicide combined accounted for 3.9 per 100,000.

Senate sponsor Mark Pody said the abortion bill remains alive in the Senate, and he is waiting to see what the House does.

Nearly two thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.The ...

Why do some hospitals have far better childbirth outcomes than others – even with similar patients? It comes down to leadership and accountability, says maternal safety expert Dr. Elliott Main.

HF is the primary cause of complications in pregnant women with dilated cardiomyopathy, with most maternal deaths occurring postdelivery.

A new World Health Organization report found that maternal mortality rates have either increased or remained the same in nearly all regions of the world in the past five years. "In 2020, we estimate ...

In response to maternal deaths in the state, the Virginia Department of Health has launched a new website to provide information and resources from state agencies and partners to expecting women.

Africa renewed its efforts to document maternal and perinatal deaths in 2014 following the release of the WHO’s maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response (MPDSR) guidelines. Successful ...