Hemorrhage – according to preeclampsia, the main heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the main causes of maternal death in the world. These conditions were responsible for around 80,000 and 50,000 deaths in 2020 – last year for which the published estimates are available – stressing that many women still do not have access to rescue treatments and effective care during and after pregnancy and birth.

Published in Lancet Global Health, The Study is the First World Update of Who On The Causes of Maternal Deaths Sale The adoption of the United Nations Sustainable Development Objective In 2015.

In addition to describing the hand direct obstetric Causes, it shows that health conditions, include and chronic HIV / AIDS ANAEMIAS AND THE DIABASTS, SUB -WOOKS, UNDERLYING (23 years old mortality LINKED to conditions, these conditions, which are often not treated or unrealized, a major complication, exacerbated risks and complicated pregnancies for millions of women worldwide.

Complications of spontaneous and induced abortions – Extraordinary and problems linked to dangerous abortions – and anesthetic complications and injuries that occur during childbirth. The vital obstetrics which can manage critical emergencies linked to birth, such as hemorrhage or embolism and postnatal care.

Most maternal deaths arise or shortly after childbirth, making it a critical window to save lives. However, around a third of women – mainly in low -income countries – still do not receive essential postnatal checks in the first days after birth. In terms of population, wider preventive interventions could help reduce the prevalence of underlying health problems – such as unmarked diseases and malnutrition – which increase the risks of women.

“Often not only one but many interdependent factors contribute to a deceased woman during or after pregnancy – preeclampsia, for example, can considerably increase the probability of hemorrhage as well as other complications that can occur long after childbirth,” said Dr. Jenny Cresswell, who is scientific and a newspaper.

“It has been proven that a more holistic approach to maternal health gives women the best chances of pregnancy and healthy birth, and to take advantage of the quality of lasting life after childbirth – health systems must be able to support them at different stages of life.” The study is based on national data which is reported to the WHO, as well as studies evaluated by peers. For some causes, the data remains limited.

In particular, the authors call for more data on maternal suicide, which is currently only available for 12 countries. In addition, most countries do not report on late maternal deaths (those that occur in the year following childbirth), although several conditions can lead to risks that last far beyond the birth itself. After childbirth, many women have trouble accessing follow -up care, including mental health support.

Which strives to strengthen access to high quality and respectful services through the continuum of pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care, thanks to research and directives based on evidence. In 2024, WHO and partners launched a world roadmap for postpartum hemorrhage, which describes key priorities to fight this major cause of maternal death.

During the same year, the 194 countries of the World Health Assembly adopted a resolution that undertakes to strengthen quality care before, and after childbirth. To galvanize action, World Health Day 2025 – which marks five years from the deadline for sustainable development objectives – will focus on maternal and newborn health.

The campaign will require a major intensification of efforts to ensure access to proven and proven care for women and babies, especially in the poorest countries and the crisis of the crisis where the vast majority of deaths occur. Beyond survival, the campaign will also have the need for broader attention to women’s health, including postnatal care and support.

Source

https://www.who.int/news/item/08-03-2025-many-pregnancy-related-complications-going-undetected-and-untreated–who

https://www.who.int/japan/news/detail-global/08-03-2025-many-pregnancy-related-complications-going-undetected-and-untreated–who