Maternal Mortality Special Series
How America is Failing Mothers
Topics:
Read more about maternal mortality, patient care, resources and guidelines, and media coverage.
Etiologies and Risk Factors
Special Reports
Additional Reading and Resources
Maternal Mortality in the Media
About the Series Editor:
Dr. Zelop is Director of Ultrasound, Fetal Echocardiography and Perinatal Research at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU School of Medicine, New York. She works actively with ACOG and the American Heart Association (AHA) on issues of maternal cardiac arrest and mortality.
You can email your comments to Dr. Zelop at DrZelop@ubm.com.
Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in pregnancy
This review will give an overview of the types of CVD seen in pregnancy, present a risk stratification scheme to assess cardiovascular risk during pregnancy, and address the importance of coordinated care.
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Introducing a new series on maternal mortality
Cutting-edge medical achievements stand in stark contrast to the paradoxical increase in US maternal mortality, which is among the highest of all developed nations. Why are our mothers dying?
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A call to arms against maternal mortality
If we truly want to “make America great again” we should start with a national effort to address our tragically high maternal mortality rate. This measure has traditionally been used to distinguish wealthy western industrialized nations from poorer developing ones.
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#MaternalMortality2018 Tweets
About the Maternal Mortality Special Series
In 2018, Contemporary OB/GYN will focus an editorial spotlight on the tragically high rate maternal mortality rate in the United States. Throughout the year, via special articles and features, we’ll explore the major causes of severe morbidity and mortality, and provide information from experts on preventative measures, treatment strategies and tactics for acute management of women at risk. We welcome participation in and feedback from our readers about this important initiative.
Email your thoughts and comments to the editors at COGEditorial@ubm.com
Early preterm birth risk linked to low PlGF levels during pregnancy screening
November 20th 2024New research highlights that low levels of placental growth factor during mid-pregnancy screening can effectively predict early preterm birth, offering a potential tool to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Improved maternal cardiac arrest management reported from Obstetric Life Support training
November 19th 2024A study found that Obstetric Life Support education significantly improves health care providers' readiness and outcomes in maternal cardiac arrest management, advocating for broader implementation.
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IUD placement within 48 hours nonsuperior vs 2 to 4 weeks after abortion
November 19th 2024A study reveals no significant difference in 6-month intrauterine device use between placements within 48 hours or 2 to 4 weeks after a second-trimester abortion, though earlier placement carries a higher expulsion risk.
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