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Maternal Death - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London) on Nov 27, 2018


Glossary

Antenatal: Before the birth of a child i.e. during pregnancy

Postpartum: Following childbirth

Miscarriage: When loss of pregnancy occurs spontaneously due to various causes e.g. infections


Abortion: When termination of an unwanted pregnancy is induced e.g. following rape

Amniotic fluid embolism: When amniotic fluid and its contents enter the blood vessels of the woman during labor and cause severe life-threatening complications

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