Data Visualization: Preventing pregnancy-related deaths

Data Visualization: Preventing pregnancy-related deaths
Updated May 7, 2019
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Preventing pregnancy-related death every step of the way.

Preventing pregnancy-related death every step of the way. Death can happen up to a year after delivery: 31 percent of pregnancy-related deaths occur during pregnancy, 36 percent occur during delivery and up to 1 week afterward, and 33 percent occur 1 week to 1 year after delivery. Photo of a woman holding her baby.
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Death can happen up to a year after delivery:
31% of pregnancy-related deaths occur during pregnancy, 36% occur during delivery and up to 1 week afterward, and 33% occur 1 week to 1 year after delivery.

SOURCE: CDC Vital Signs, May 2019

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Make sure pregnant women receive quality care during pregnancy and after.

Make sure pregnant women receive quality care during pregnancy and after. During Delivery Photo of a pregnant woman sitting in a chair with her hands on her belly. At Delivery Photo of a woman during delivery in a hospital bed with a healthcare provider examining her belly. Postpartum Photo of a postpartum woman holding her baby while viewing a computer screen.
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During Pregnancy: Improve access to and delivery of quality prenatal care, which includes managing chronic conditions and educating about warning signs.

At Delivery: Standardize patient care, including delivering high-risk women at hospitals with specialized providers and equipment.

Postpartum: Provide high-quality care for mothers up to one year after birth, which includes communicating with patients about warning signs and connecting to prompt follow-up care.

For More Information
1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
TTY: 1-888-232-6348
Web: www.cdc.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Atlanta, GA 30333
Publication date: May 7, 2019