DSHS
Publications
- Texas Maternal
Mortality and
Morbidity Review
Committee and
Department of State
Health Services Joint
Biennial Report, December 2020.
- Texas uses improved data to calculate more accurate
maternal death count. DSHS
used an enhanced method to accurately identify Texas maternal
deaths in 2012 (published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, May 2018).
Study results showed that Texas maternal death numbers and rates in 2012
were less than half of what was previously reported. (related News Release)
- Maternal Mortality in Texas, American Journal of Perinatology,
2017. A commentary on maternal
mortality in response to 2016 article in Obstetrics
& Gynecology.
- Investigating Maternal
Mortality in Texas, 2017. A DSHS MCH
Epidemiology investigation of 2012-2015 maternal deaths focused on
informing and driving prevention.
- Role
of Opioid Overdoses in Confirmed Maternal Deaths, 2017. A DSHS MCH Epidemiology
follow-up investigation of 2012-2015 drug overdose maternal deaths, also focused on informing and driving maternal opioid use
prevention.
- Maternal Mortality in Texas:
Using Precision Public Health to Improve Maternal Outcomes(with Appendix), 2017. A summary of challenges in identifying maternal death, risk
factors and causes of maternal death. It shows state efforts to address maternal
mortality.
- Maternal
Mortality and Morbidity Task Force and DSHS Joint Biennial Report, 2018. A report of trends in
maternal mortality and morbidity, findings from maternal death case reviews,
and recommendations for future prevention.
DSHS Presentations
Please email us for more information about
Maternal Mortality and Morbidity data in Texas at titlev@dshs.texas.gov.
Texas Department of State Health Services
Maternal and Child Health Unit
PO Box 149347, Mail Code 1922
Austin, TX 78714
Phone: 512-776-7373
Fax: 512-458-7658