Multiple morbidities in pregnancy: Time for research, innovation, and action

What is it about?

In a Guest Editorial, James Beeson and colleagues discuss the contribution of nonobstetric morbidity to mortality during and around pregnancy and what needs to be done to address this global health challenge.

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Why is it important?

The burden of multimorbidity in pregnancy, combined with global epidemiological changes in disease patterns and resource and health system constraints, poses challenges that can best be addressed by accelerating sustainable improvements in maternal health. Renewed and strengthened focus, research and innovation, and investment and partnerships to address this challenge are urgently needed.