Question 1

how many women die in childbirth?

Accepted Answer

16-17 per 100,000: Published in the Lancet journal in 2010, the rate of maternal death in the US was 16.7 per 100,000 live births. Ranked 39th in the world, the higher mortality is probably linked to older age and obesity.

Question 2

why do some women die from childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Not common in USA: The pain causes of death from childbirth are: amniotic fluid embolism, pulmonary embolism, hemorrhage, eclampsia, infections.

Question 3

what are main reasons women die in childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Die in childbirth: In the days of the cowboys and pioneers to this country some women died of hemmorrage after childbirth. Now, allthough those complications appear once in a while, good medicine has almost negated maternal fetalaties.

Question 4

can you tell me what can commonly (have) cause(d) women to die from childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Blood loss, sepsis: Severe blood loss or uncontrolled infection can kill even today.  Also complications from high blood pressure, seizures, and blood clots can be fatal.  Fortunately these days a maternal death is rare in developed countries, but will be much higher wherever a cesarean section cannot be easily and safely done.

Question 5

what do women die from during childbirth, in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

See link:: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12825542

placental abruption, embolism, heart failure, and eclampsia are at the top of the list.

Question 6

what do women die of during childbirth in developed nations?

Accepted Answer

A few things: Blood pressure elevations with seizures strokes.  Blood loss that can not be replaced quick enough,  blood clots causing embolus to lungs.  Amniotic fluid embolus.  Fortuately theseare rare .  The high level of health care in developed counties can usually diagnose these conditions before they become life threatening.

Question 7

should people be scared about having a baby?  how many women die in pregnancy and childbirth in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Very rare !: Maternal mortality is rare in the U.S. So low that it is expressed as    deaths per every 100, 000 live births ! due to prenatal care, modern anesthesia and blood banks, most women survive even complicated pregnancies. If considering pregnancy, talk to your obgyn. Your particular fears and relative risk can be assessed  at that time. Good luck !

Question 8

what percent of women get through child birth no complications or death?

Accepted Answer

Low: Mortality rate in the US is approximately 17 per 100,000 live births. Many factors contribute to mortality and complications.

Here is some information:

http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/MaternalInfantHealth/PMSS.html

Question 9

how soon after childbirth can a woman conceive again?

Accepted Answer

Very soon: A woman who is not breastfeeding may ovulate as soon as 3-4 weeks after delivery.  A woman who is breastfeeding, depending on how often she is nursing, may experience a longer delay in return to fertility.

Question 10

what is considered a healthy, typical amount of time after childbirth for a woman to ovulate?

Accepted Answer

Depends : That time can vary and will be affected by whether or not she is breastfeeding. Some women may go 6 months or more if they are breastfeeding exclusively. Women who are not have the potential to ovulate within 4 weeks. If this question is related to contraception do not leave that up to chance and address with doctor the different options.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Woman die childbirth

A member asked:

How many women die in childbirth?

A member asked:

Why do some women die from childbirth?

A member asked:

What are main reasons women die in childbirth?

A member asked:

Can you tell me what can commonly (have) cause(d) women to die from childbirth?

A member asked:

What do women die from during childbirth, in the u.s.?

A member asked:

What do women die of during childbirth in developed nations?

A member asked:

Should people be scared about having a baby? how many women die in pregnancy and childbirth in the u.s.?

A member asked:

What percent of women get through child birth no complications or death?

A member asked:

How soon after childbirth can a woman conceive again?

A member asked:

What is considered a healthy, typical amount of time after childbirth for a woman to ovulate?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?