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Sequoia
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Does it bother you a lot when losing a mother/child during delivery
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Valerie F
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Valerie’s Answer
Hi Sequoia,
This is a really sad experience, but luckily medicine is progressing and improving every day so we are seeing less and less deaths. One of the biggest causes of maternal death is postpartum hemorrhage, therefore we make sure we know if the mom has any risks for this before she gives birth so we are prepared. For babies, they are more likely to die if they are born premature. We have medicines we use to help try and keep the baby inside mom longer so that we avoid these complications. We also have technology and medicine to use for when babies are premature. Therefore, since we prepare so much, we avoid a lot of maternal or fetal losses during delivery. However, when this does occur it is devastating for doctors, nurses, and of course the patient and their family. Most hospitals will allow the family to grieve alone for a while and place a do not disturb sign on the door to give the family time.
Hope this helps!
This is a really sad experience, but luckily medicine is progressing and improving every day so we are seeing less and less deaths. One of the biggest causes of maternal death is postpartum hemorrhage, therefore we make sure we know if the mom has any risks for this before she gives birth so we are prepared. For babies, they are more likely to die if they are born premature. We have medicines we use to help try and keep the baby inside mom longer so that we avoid these complications. We also have technology and medicine to use for when babies are premature. Therefore, since we prepare so much, we avoid a lot of maternal or fetal losses during delivery. However, when this does occur it is devastating for doctors, nurses, and of course the patient and their family. Most hospitals will allow the family to grieve alone for a while and place a do not disturb sign on the door to give the family time.
Hope this helps!
Thank you for your answer! It fully answered my question.
Sequoia
Philomena Namaali
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Philomena’s Answer
That would rather be an unfortunate situation. first as Drs do not create human beings and have no total control on human lives, hence we have put in all effort to save lives. In situation where there is mortality during delivery, your conscience will ask you if you put in your best to save that individual, if you didnt then you will have some sense of guilt.
Thank you for your answer!
Sequoia
Estelle Archer
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Estelle’s Answer
As a healthcare provider, any death is a very difficult to handle. We must strive to provide the best care possible so that when bad events occur, we can feel that we have all done our very best. Because we assume every pregnancy with end with a happy healthy mom with a bouncing precious healthy child, death in and around deliveries is especially painful. I agree with Valerie, everyone needs time and support to deal with the tragedy. Doctors and nurses need to discuss the events, and families need time to grieve.
Thanks you!
Sequoia