The contribution of maternal characteristics and cesarean delivery to an increasing trend of severe maternal morbidity

The contribution of maternal characteristics and cesarean delivery to an increasing trend of severe maternal morbidity

Abstract Background Severe maternal morbidity – life-threatening childbirth complications – has more than doubled in the United States over the past 15 years, affecting more than 50,000 women (1.4% of deliveries) annually. During this time period, maternal age, obesity, comorbidities, and cesarean d...

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Main Authors: Stephanie A. Leonard, Elliott K. Main, Suzan L. Carmichael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Cesarean section
Comorbidity
Maternal age
Maternal health
Obesity
Pregnancy complications
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-2169-3

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