MBRRACE-UK Infographic: Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care

Summary

Infographic summarising the key messages from the MBRRACE-UK 2018 report 'Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care'.

Content

Key learning points

• Always consider individual benefits and risks when making decisions about pregnancy.
• Continuing medication or preventing illness with vaccination may be the best way to keep both mother and baby healthy - ask a specialist.
• Black and Asian women have a higher risk of dying in pregnancy.
• Older women are at greater risk of dying
• Be body aware - some symptoms are normal in pregnancy but know the red flags and always seek specialist advice if symptoms persist.
• Overweight or obese women are at higher risk of blood clots including in early pregnancy.