Journal article
Severe Maternal Morbidity: Fundamental Concepts
Abstract
Purpose of ReviewDespite the importance of severe maternal morbidity (SMM) as a medical concern, there is a lack of consensus on several issues related to this topic. This article reviews fundamental concepts associated with SMM, and provides a historical and scientific perspective on these critical issues.Recent FindingsSMM is defined as the population rate of serious illnesses in pregnancy, childbirth, or the puerperium. The SMM rate depends …
Authors
Joseph KS; Lisonkova S; Muraca GM; Henderson I; Wainstock T; Razaz N; Carmichael SL; Knight M; Yoles I
Journal
Current Epidemiology Reports, Vol. 12, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
DOI
10.1007/s40471-025-00373-7
ISSN
2196-2995