Indiana report on maternal mortality finds increase in number of deaths, most happened in postpartum period

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Maternity Matters

GABRIELA RIETHMILLER

29 episodes

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Riley Children's Health is changing the way moms and babies are cared for in Indiana. This podcast will give listeners a glimpse into the new Maternity and Newborn Health Tower as well as spotlight topics for expectant and new parents.

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Indiana report on maternal mortality finds increase in number of deaths, most happened in postpartum period

Maternity Matters

9 minutes 26 seconds

3 years ago

Indiana report on maternal mortality finds increase in number of deaths, most happened in postpartum period

The latest Indiana Maternal Mortality Report found there were 92 pregnancy-associated deaths in 2020 happening during pregnancy or within one year of the end of pregnancy. The expert committee also found that 79 percent of these deaths were preventable.

Dr. Carrie Rouse, medical director for Riley Maternity Services and member of the committee, joined us on this episode to delve into the findings of this report. She shared the most noticeable trends in these deaths and how additional support for maternity patients could make a positive impact in the future.