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A death during or within 1 year of the end of pregnancy is a tragedy for a family, a community, and for society. This is especially true since most of these deaths are preventable.
Health care providers can help patients prepare for pregnancy and for potential problems during pregnancy.
A pregnancy-related death is defined as a death during pregnancy or within 1 year of the end of pregnancy from a pregnancy complication, a chain of events initiated by pregnancy, or the aggravation of an unrelated condition by the physiologic effects of pregnancy. The death may happen because:
Social factors are nonmedical conditions where people live, work, and play that can affect their health. Factors like income and access to high-quality care, for example, can affect a person’s ability to manage conditions that increase maternal risk, like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Starting prenatal care early, seeing a health care provider throughout the pregnancy, and being sure to attend postpartum visits can help to prevent and treat severe pregnancy-related complications.
Visit Signs and Symptoms of Urgent Maternal Warnings Signs | HEAR HER Campaign | CDC for more information.
4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695
Phone: 301-609-6900
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Health Officer
Dianna E. Abney, M.D.
To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents.
A healthier Charles County
