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Why Mothers & Babies Die: Maternal & Perinatal Mortality

CPD Listening Time:	21 Mins
Conference:	Skills for modern midwives
Date Recorded:	17 - 18 March 2011
Location:	Melbourne VIC Australia

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Why Mothers & Babies Die: Maternal & Perinatal Mortality

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This lecture discusses global maternal and perinatal mortality and compares these statistics with maternal and perinatal mortality in Australia. The sharp contrast in maternal and perinatal mortality in poor and wealthy countries and between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians is described. Information on statistical data and research findings identifying the main causes of these adverse outcomes are provided. Discussion and analysis of research to reveal when maternal and perinatal mortality occurs and strategies to improve outcomes are also provided.

Global maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity
Main causes of adverse outcomes in child birth in the world
Main causes of adverse outcomes in child birth in Australia
Mortality in indigenous and non-indigenous Australians

Speaker: Heather Harris

Heather Harris is a highly experienced midwife with a Master of Midwifery degree. She is also Lactation Consultant. Currently Heather works in the Birralee Maternity Unit, Box Hill Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. In her Masters studies, Heather evaluated the validity and reliability of a midwife administered breast-feeding assessment tool. Her varied background, as a midwife, clinical teacher, lactation advisor and project manager includes successful ‘Baby Friendly’ accreditations for Mitcham Private Hospital and Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne. Heather’s impressive midwifery achievements also include working for Medecins Sans Frontiers’ in a number of developing countries.

Recorded- 17^th and 18^th March 2011

Conference- Skills for modern midwives

Session in conference- Why mothers and babies die

Duration of Session-
21 Mins

Location of recording- Melbourne Australia

Professional Reviews:

EYVONNE MORGAN (Tuesday, 08 November 2011)

Useful knowledge to expand on services provided for improving mate al and pe atal morbidity and mortality, inc the need to provide safe family planning and abortion services, education and adequate pre and post natal care and intervention.