Case Studies in Causes of Maternal Morbidity and Mortality

Maternal mortality continues to be of great public health importance, however for each woman who dies as the direct or indirect result of pregnancy, many more women experience life-threatening complications. We discuss case scenarios of common causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation * Maternal Sepsis - Dr Phuti Ratshabedi, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, SA. * Diabetes in Pregnancy - Dr Ncamsile Maseko, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, SA. * Cardiac Patient - Dr David Emvula, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Namibia. * Haemorrhage - Dr Billy Magagula, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, SA. 2 CPDs are allocated