American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Are women who are Jehovah's Witnesses at risk of maternal death?”
“There were 2 maternal deaths among the women who were Jehovah's Witnesses, for a rate of 512 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births versus 12 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births (risk ratio, 44; 95% CI, 9-211).”
332 women, 391 deliveries, Mount Sinai (11 years); 6% obstetric haemorrhage. PMID 11641673.
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Provenance and verification note for American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Are women who are Jehovah's Witnesses at risk of maternal death?
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Notes. Small numbers (2 deaths) — wide confidence interval; say so.
Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-singla-2001-ajog