emergency obstetric care

Emergency obstetric care involves quick and essential medical services provided to women experiencing serious complications during pregnancy, labor, or shortly after birth. These problems include heavy bleeding, severe infections, problems with the baby’s heartbeat, or complications from high blood pressure. The goal is to save both mother and baby by promptly diagnosing and treating life-threatening issues with advanced medical procedures, medications, or surgeries like cesarean sections. Access to timely emergency obstetric care is critical in preventing maternal and newborn deaths and ensuring healthier pregnancies and deliveries.