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Statewide prevention of postpartum haemorrhage, improved education for fetal surveillance, and better care for children in emergency departments… These are just some of the recommendations from the Victoria’s Mothers, Babies and Children 2018 report.
Produced by the independent Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM), the report contains comprehensive data on birth outcomes, and the health of mothers, newborns and children.
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Key findings
A large number of women are admitted to intensive care units with severe bleeding post birth.
Women and children who are disadvantaged – because of their household income, education, where they live, mental health or cultural background – are vulnerable to much poorer health outcomes.
Key recommendations
Create system-wide improvement to prevent postpartum haemorrhage.
Develop a guideline for the recognition and management of Ogilvie’s syndrome.
Continue education to better identify and manage fetal growth restriction and decreased fetal movements.
Ensure care provided in emergency departments and urgent care centres meets the specific needs of children.
The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database covers the literature of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and dietetics, and other health-related professions.
