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Maternal morbidity and mortality
Maternal mortality and morbidity are serious issues globally. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of termination from any cause related to the pregnancy. Maternal deaths are classified as direct, indirect, or fortuitous. Direct deaths result from obstetric complications while indirect deaths result from pre-existing or pregnancy-aggravated conditions. Major causes of maternal mortality include obstetric complications like hemorrhage and infections as well as social factors like poverty, illiteracy, and lack of access to medical care. Preventive measures include antenatal care, treatment of medical conditions, institutional deliveries, and promotion of family planning. Nurses play an important role in providing anten
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