Preventable Maternal Mortality -Diagnosis and Management of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.

Published: March 2025

Maternal mortality has increased over past decades. The majority of deaths are secondary to mental health and substance use disorders, with over 80% being preventable. Screening for mental health should be offered to all pregnant women and should be administered through all trimesters and postpartum. Barriers such as social and cultural determinants and maternity care deserts should be considered and addressed.

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