Distance to maternity ward linked to serious birth complications

A new study reveals that how far pregnant women must travel to reach a delivery facility affects their risk of severe complications including excessive bleeding and tissue damage. The finding has direct implications for hospital placement decisions and maternal healthcare policy in regions where access varies widely.

Originaltitel: More than time: travel time to the delivery ward and maternal outcomes-onset of labour, postpartum haemorrhage and obstetric anal sphincter injury