This document outlines stages of maternal health concerns from pre-pregnancy through post-pregnancy and discusses various complications that can occur at each stage. It covers pre-pregnancy disorders like blighted ovum and ectopic pregnancy. During pregnancy it discusses preeclampsia, placental previa, and gestational diabetes. Post-pregnancy concerns include post-partum disorders and sepsis. It also provides 10 facts on maternal health issues globally.
2. Stages of Maternal Health Concerns
Pre-pregnancy
During pregnancy
Post pregnancy
Ten Facts on Maternal Health
3. The health of women during pregnancy,
childbirth, and the post partum period.
It encompasses the health care
dimensions of family planning,
preconception, and post natal care in order
to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
6. BLIGHTED OVUM
Happens when a fertilized egg implants
in the uterus does not develop into an
embryo
Also known as anembryonic pregnancy
7. BLIGHTED OVUM: Signs and Symptoms
Abdominal Cramps
Vaginal spotting or bleeding
A period that is heavier than usual
8. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
Happens when fertilized egg
remains in the fallopian tube
Also known as tubal pregnancy
9. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: Signs and Symptoms
Light vaginal bleeding
Nausea and vomiting with pain
Lower abdominal pain
Sharp abdominal cramps
Pain in one side of the body
10. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: Signs and Symptoms
Dizziness or weakness
Pain in shoulder, neck, or rectum
If the fallopian tube ruptures, the pain and
bleeding could be severe enough to cause
fainting
11. ECTOPIC PREGNANCY: Treatment
Removal of fallopian tube, ovary, or both
Laparoscopic surgery
Medication that stops the growth of pregnancy
tissue
12. POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)
A common endocrine system disorder
among women of reproductive age
Women with PCOS have enlarged ovaries
containing small collections of fluid
13. PCOS: Signs and Symptoms
Infrequent or prolonged menstrual period
Excess hair growth
Acne
Obesity
In adolescents, infrequent or absent menstruation
may raise suspicion for the condition
19. PREECLAMPSIA
Formerly known as toxemia
A condition that pregnant women develop
marked by high blood pressure and who
have not previously experienced high blood
pressure before.
20. PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclamptic women will have a high level
of protein in their urine and often have
swelling in their feet, legs, and hands.
It can lead to eclampsia which can put the
mother and baby at risk
21. PREECLAMPSIA: Signs and Symptoms
Rapid weight gain
Abdominal pain
Severe headache
Change in reflexes
Reduced urinating or no urine output
Dizziness
Excessive vomiting and nausea
Vision changes
22. PLACENTA PREVIA
A condition that occurs during pregnancy when
the placenta is abnormally placed, and partially
covers the cervix
Types:
1.Low-lying placenta
2.Partial placenta previa
3.Total placenta previa
23. GESTATIONAL DIABETES
MELLITUS (GDM)
Happens when the body cannot
effectively process sugar and starch
leading to high blood sugar levels in
the bloodstream
25. Post-partum disorder and sepsis
occur after giving birth
Postnatal period is the most critical
and yet most neglected phase in
the lives of mothers and the babies
26.
27. ONE
Nearly 30 women die everyday
due to complications during
pregnancy and childbirth.
28. TWO
Women die in pregnancy and childbirth
for five main reasons namely severe
bleeding, infections, unsafe abortions,
hypertensive disorders, and medical
complications.