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1Department of Nursing, LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing, 1900 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA.
Maternal sepsis is the third most common direct cause of maternal mortality following maternal hemorrhage and maternal hypertension. Undetected and poorly managed maternal infections can lead to sepsis, death, or disability for the mother and an increased likelihood of early neonatal infection and other adverse outcomes. When caring for obstetric patients, it is important to identify the stages of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Sepsis occurs at any stage of obstetric care.
Maternal sepsis is the third most common direct cause of maternal mortality following maternal hemorrhage and maternal hypertension. Undetected and poorly managed maternal infections can lead to sepsis, death, or disability for the mother and an increased likelihood of early neonatal infection and other adverse outcomes. When caring for obstetric patients, it is important to identify the stages of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care. Sepsis occurs at any stage of obstetric care.
