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Why do hundreds of US women die annually in childbirth?

Slomski A. Why Do Hundreds of US Women Die Annually in Childbirth? JAMA. 2019;321(13):1239-1241. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.0714.

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March 27, 2019
Slomski A. JAMA. 2019;321(13):1239-1241.
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Maternal mortality is a sentinel event that affects mothers and families across a wide range of socioeconomic characteristics. This commentary explores how data collection gaps, medical errors, ineffective treatments, and care coordination weaknesses contribute to preventable maternal death. The author highlights efforts to improve safety in maternity care such as best practice bundles to ensure teams and clinicians are prepared for certain complications.

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Slomski A. Why Do Hundreds of US Women Die Annually in Childbirth? JAMA. 2019;321(13):1239-1241. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.0714.

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