Interpregnancy Interval and Severe Maternal Morbidity in Iowa, 2009 to 2014

Introduction Maternal mortality and morbidity rates have risen significantly, yet little research has focused on how severe maternal morbidity (SMM) is associated with future reproductive health, such as birth spacing or the likelihood of subsequent SMM. This study focuses on the risk of SMM recurrence and the association of interpregnancy intervals with SMM. Methods This population-based, retrospective cohort study used Iowa hospital discharge...