Publications by authors named "Rebecca C Carr"
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Maternal age affects the risk of severe maternal morbidity during pregnancy, with varying risk factors impacting different age groups.
- A study analyzed over 19 million US births from 2012 to 2016, identifying serious complications like eclampsia and ICU admissions as indicators of severe maternal morbidity.
- Results showed the highest rates of severe maternal morbidity in very young (<18 years) and older mothers (≥40 years), with cesarean delivery and preeclampsia being major risk factors across all age categories.
