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Maternal Morbidity and Mortality

2015, The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing

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The Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths (1997-1999) identifies psychiatric disorders, particularly suicide, as the leading cause of maternal mortality. A significant portion of these deaths involved women with a history of serious mental illness, underscoring the need for systematic screening of antenatal patients and proactive management strategies tailored to those at higher risk of recurrence. Recommendations emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration between psychiatry and obstetrics to improve care for mothers with prior psychiatric histories.