What Are the Common Maternal Morbidity Conditions?
Several conditions fall under maternal morbidity, including: - [Hypertensive disorders](): These include pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, which can cause complications like preterm labor and placental abruption. - [Diabetes](): Gestational diabetes increases the risk of having a large-for-gestational-age baby, which can lead to delivery complications. - [Infections](): Infections such as [TORCH]() (Toxoplasmosis, Other agents, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes simplex virus) can result in severe neonatal disorders. - [Obesity](): Maternal obesity is linked to an increased risk of congenital anomalies, stillbirth, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions.
