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Perinatal mortality in Southland.

B J Insull, N E MacLean, G Blanchette

    The New Zealand Medical Journal
    |January 23, 1980
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    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal health research
    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Public Health Surveillance

    Background:

    • Review of Southland's perinatal mortality data from 1971-1977.
    • Analysis of 237 perinatal deaths.
    • Investigation of trends and contributing factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review perinatal mortality trends in Southland.
    • To identify key factors influencing perinatal deaths.
    • To evaluate the impact of obstetric practices.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of perinatal deaths.
    • Analysis of post mortem rates.
    • Correlation of mortality rates with obstetrician type and interventions.

    Main Results:

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    • Perinatal mortality rate in Southland decreased below the national average.
    • Prematurity identified as the primary contributing factor.
    • High-risk pregnancies monitored with fetal monitoring showed reduced intrapartum deaths.

    Conclusions:

    • Southland achieved a below-average perinatal mortality rate during the study period.
    • Prematurity remains a critical challenge in perinatal health.
    • Fetal monitoring is effective in reducing intrapartum deaths for mature, high-risk infants.