Why mothers die: report on confidential enquiries into maternal deaths in the United Kingdom 1994-1996 - Softcover

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This report assesses the main causes of, and trends in, maternal deaths and identifies any avoidable or substandard factors in an effort to publicize these findings to relevant health care professionals. It makes recommendations concerning the improvement of clinical care and service provision. It also seeks to help readers understand the impact of domestic violence in pregnancy, and identifies those women more likely to be at risk of post natal depression.