Sydney, Australia, February 28th, 2017 – Every day, almost 830 women die during their pregnancy because of causes that could be prevented. The reasons that trigger these cases are tragic and thought-provoking. It is a health issue that needs instant attention. Parents and families, weave so many dreams around the birth of a child. A mother is emotionally more attached to the child. What could be more unfortunate for a mother than never be able to see the child or spend significant time with the infant she gave birth to even after going through the tremendous pain of several months and countless dreams. The father and the family who should rejoice the moment is torn away in emotions.

Knowing that around 830 women die every day similarly, but this could be prevented or at least worked upon, tears one’s heart. Max Mongelli, who is presently a specialist obstetrician based in Sydney, has been working towards sensitizing the masses towards the same.

According to Dr. Max Mongelli’s research, the most common causes include - bleeding after delivery (Postpartum Hemorrhage); complications from unsafe abortions; high blood conditions of pregnancy; infections after delivery (Puerperal Sepsis), obstructed labor, blood clots; Malaria; Anemia; and HIV/AIDS. The risk is higher among very young mothers (15 years or less) and those who cannot afford proper medical care facilities or live in an area that has inadequate medical facilities. In fact, women who are socially isolated or are not given satisfactory support from family also hold a bigger risk. However, most maternal deaths are preventable by avoiding unwanted pregnancy; receiving proper antenatal care (at least four visits); availability of skilled birth attendants with access to doctors; access to emergency obstetric care facilities; an availability of antiseptics antibiotics and blood transfusion; and proper post-delivery care including follow-up. Women should be well-aware about these issues particularly, so they can check a possible problem with their gynecologist and obstetrician immediately to prevent such sad situations.

[b]About Me:[/b]

[b]Dr. Max Mongelli[/b] is a fellow of both the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is presently a specialist obstetrician based in Sydney. His research on ultrasound and fetal growth at the Queens’ Medical Centre, Nottingham, was published in a doctoral thesis and detailed in several papers. He also contributed to the development of the software for the customized antenatal growth charts, which are now widely used in the NHS and overseas. He has co-authored a book on fetal growth with Professor Tambyraja (“The Low Birth Weight Baby”) in Singapore and over 50 papers in mainstream medical journals.

Dr. Max Mongelli
PO Box 792
Penrith NSW 2751
Tel: 0410004728