Increasing maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage in a setting of high HIV seroprevalence

According to the latest report on the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths in South Africa [1], obstetric hemorrhage was the leading direct obstetric cause of maternal deaths in the country in 2011–2013. Although the number of maternal deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage has increased, there has been a decrease in the number of maternal deaths due to HIV/AIDS because of improved access to antiretroviral therapy. In the latest report, approximately 60% of the deaths due to obstetric hemorrhage were associated with cesarean deliveries, in a setting where there has not been any significant deterioration in physical and human capital infrastructure.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research