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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Maternal sepsis is a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality globally.
  • Infections during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum can escalate to sepsis if not managed promptly.
  • Sepsis poses significant risks, including maternal death, long-term disability, and adverse neonatal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical importance of recognizing and managing maternal sepsis across all stages of obstetric care.
  • To emphasize the link between undetected/poorly managed infections and severe maternal/neonatal morbidity and mortality.
  • To underscore the need for timely interventions in antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on maternal sepsis and infection management in obstetrics.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on maternal mortality and morbidity related to sepsis.
  • Clinical case study analysis illustrating sepsis progression in obstetric patients.

Main Results:

  • Maternal sepsis is the third leading direct cause of maternal death.
  • Infections can lead to sepsis at any point during antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum care.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of maternal infections significantly increase the risk of sepsis and adverse outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection and effective management of maternal infections are paramount to reducing sepsis-related mortality and morbidity.
  • Comprehensive care strategies addressing all obstetric stages are essential for sepsis prevention.
  • Continued research and improved clinical protocols are necessary to combat maternal sepsis effectively.