O97.1: Death from sequelae of indirect obstetric cause

Death from sequelae of indirect obstetric cause (O97.1) is a serious health condition in which a woman dies due to health problems that result from pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period but are not directly caused by these events themselves. Such indirect obstetric causes might include pre-existing medical conditions such as heart disease or diabetes that are worsened by the physiological changes brought on by pregnancy. Other potential indirect causes might be the emergence of health issues during or after pregnancy, which are not directly linked to the specific processes of pregnancy or childbirth but were indirectly instigated due to the overall stress on the woman's body. This condition represents a significant potential risk to women's health and its occurrence can depend on a variety of factors, including the woman's health prior to pregnancy, the nature and management of any complications, and the quality and availability of healthcare during and after pregnancy.