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  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan Health System, Women's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5278, USA. jmmhyre@umich.edu

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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Public Health

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  • Maternal mortality rates are static globally but rising in the USA.
  • Factors contributing to increased maternal mortality include delayed childbearing, comorbidities, multifetal pregnancies, and infections.
  • Significant racial and ethnic disparities exist in maternal mortality risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advancements in maternal mortality surveillance.
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  • To suggest strategies for preventing maternal deaths.

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  • Analysis of recent maternal mortality surveillance data.
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Main Results:

  • Approximately 30-40% of maternal deaths are preventable.
  • Common causes of maternal death include cardiovascular disease, hemorrhage, hypertensive disorders, venous thromboembolism, and infection.
  • Specific strategies are emerging to address the leading causes of maternal mortality.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive maternal death surveillance and confidential review systems are expanding globally.
  • These systems ensure accountability and dissemination of lessons learned.
  • Improving maternal safety requires continuous learning and system-wide contributions.