Confidential enquiry into maternal deaths in the Netherlands, 2006-2018: a retrospective cohort study

Objective: To calculate maternal mortality ratio (MMR) for 2006-2018 in the Netherlands and compare with 1993-2005. Describe women’s and obstetric characteristics, causes of death and improvable factors. Design: Prospective cohort study. Setting: Nationwide. Population: 2,304,271 livebirths. Methods: Analysis of all maternal deaths between January 1st, 2006, and December, 31st, 2018 as reported to and audited by the national Audit Committee Maternal Mortality and Morbidity. Main outcome measures: MMR, causes of death, improvable factors. Results: Overall MMR was 6.2 per 100,000 livebirths, a d... Mehr ...