Maternal Mortality: The Risk of Death in Childbirth and From All Diseases Caused by Pregnancy and Confinement (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Morse Woodbury

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260022810 ISBN 13: 9780260022813

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Maternal mortality and its prevention in early 20th-century America

This authoritative study explains how deaths tied to pregnancy and confinement are defined, counted, and understood, and why they matter for both mothers and babies. It blends statistics with practical insights on health care, policy, and public education.

This edition frames the scope of the problem in the United States, compares it with foreign experience, and investigates how better prenatal and postnatal care can reduce deaths. It also highlights how infant mortality is linked to maternal health and why accurate data are essential for progress. The text draws on city studies, rural experiences, and national statistics to show where care is lacking and where improvements have begun.

• How puerperal mortality is defined, measured, and classified
• Historical trends, cause patterns, and international comparisons
• Evidence on prenatal care, its reach, and the impact of clinics and nursing services
• The role of education, public policy, and professional practice in prevention

Ideal for readers of public health history, policy makers, and students seeking a clear view of the roots of maternal mortality and its prevention.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260022810
• ISBN 13: 9780260022813
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 171