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Jennifer E Lutomski¹, John J Morrison, Richard A Greene

¹From the National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, Cork, Ireland; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland; and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

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Maternal morbidities are common in Ireland, with rates increasing for conditions like postpartum hemorrhage and gestational diabetes between 2005 and 2008. Continuous monitoring of maternity care is essential for addressing and preventing these issues.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Maternal morbidity represents a significant public health concern.
Understanding incidence rates and trends is crucial for evaluating maternity care quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate national incidence rates of maternal morbidities in Ireland.
To determine if maternal morbidity incidence increased from 2005 to 2008.

Main Methods:

Population-based retrospective cohort study using Irish hospital discharge data (2005-2008).
Categorization of ICD-10 AM codes into 38 maternal morbidity groups.
Cochran-Armitage tests used to assess trends in morbidity over time.

Main Results:

17.2% of women experienced maternal morbidity excluding cesarean delivery; 35.6% including cesarean delivery.
Hemorrhage/trauma (6.5%) and pregnancy-induced conditions (6.4%) were common.
Significant increases observed in postpartum hemorrhage, pelvic/perineal trauma, and gestational diabetes (2005-2008).

Conclusions:

Maternal morbidities are prevalent and evolving in Ireland.
Highlights the need for ongoing, comprehensive evaluation of maternity services.
Emphasizes the importance of addressing current morbidities and preventing future occurrences.