Introduction Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) includes conditions that are on a continuum
of maternal morbidity to maternal death. Rates of SMM are increasing both in high-income …

While there is clear evidence that severe maternal morbidity (SMM) contributes significantly
to poor maternal health outcomes, limited data exist on its impact on perinatal outcomes. We …

Introduction Maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity remain major public health
problems globally. Understanding their risk factors may result in better treatment solutions …

With declining maternal mortality rates in high-income countries (HICs), severe maternal
morbidity (SMM) is becoming an important quality measure of maternal care. However, there …

Background Maternal mortality continues to be of great public health importance, however
for each woman who dies as the direct or indirect result of pregnancy, many more women …

Background Monitoring rates of severe maternal morbidity (such as eclampsia and uterine
rupture) is useful to assess the quality of obstetric care, particularly in low and lower-middle …

Background Current interest in using severe maternal morbidity (SMM) as a quality indicator
for maternal healthcare will require the development of a standardized method for estimating …

BACKGROUND: Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) comprises an array of conditions and
procedures denoting an acutely life-threatening pregnancy-related condition. SMM may …

Background Severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is a key indicator of maternal health.
Generally explored without distinction by the timing of the event, it mainly reflects postpartum …

Background Potentially life-threatening maternal conditions (PLTCs) is an important proxy
indicator of maternal mortality and the quality of maternal health services. It is helpful to …