It is extremely rare for a woman to die in childbirth;however,it does happen.In the United States the yearly occurrence is 12 maternal deaths per 100,000 cases of live birth.Leading causes of maternal death are:

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Trauma is the leading cause of obstetric maternal mortality.Motor vehicle accidents account for more than 50% of trauma incidents.Although preeclampsia and embolism are significant contributors to perinatal morbidity,these are not the leading cause of maternal mortality.Maternal death caused by trauma may occur as the result of hemorrhagic shock or abruptio placentae.In these cases the hemorrhage is the result of trauma,not childbirth.The wish to become a parent is not eliminated by a chronic health problem,and many women each year risk their lives to have a baby.Because of advanced pediatric care many women are surviving childhood illness and reaching adulthood with chronic health problems such as cystic fibrosis,diabetes,and pulmonary disorders.

It Is Extremely Rare for a Woman to Die in Childbirth;however,it