Which of the following is the leading cause of death for women in thei

Which of the following is the leading cause of death for women in their first trimester?

a. Anesthesia
b. Ectopic pregnancy
c. Hemorrhage
d. Pulmonary embolism

ESSAYBID ANSWER

ANS: B
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ectopic pregnancy is the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester. Historically, the leading cause of maternal death had been pulmonary embolism, followed by pregnancy-induced hypertension, ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhage, stroke, and anesthesia.