German Obstetric Mortality Registry (GeMoRe)
About GeMoRe
Up to now Germany does not have a national registry and audit system for perinatal morbidity and mortality.
The German Obstetric Mortality Registry (GeMoRe) is a regional initiative aimed at improving maternal and perinatal outcomes through systematic recording and analysis of severe obstetric events and mortality.
GeMoRe was founded in Berlin, where since 2024, cases of perinatal and maternal mortality have been systematically registered and reviewed. The registry brings together data from maternity hospitals across the region and aims to expand to a nationwide perinatal mortality registry in Germany.
Since 2025, GeMoRe has been a member of the International Network of Obstetric Survey Systems (INOSS), strengthening its collaboration with partner networks.
Mission Statement
To provide robust clinical and contextual evidence for improving the safety, quality, and equity of perinatal and maternal care in Germany.
Aims and Scope
- To establish a standardized system for recording maternal and perinatal mortality and severe morbidity across Germany.
- To analyze clinical, systemic, and social factors contributing to preventable adverse outcomes.
- To develop recommendations for evidence-based prevention strategies and quality improvement in obstetric care.
- To promote interprofessional learning and a culture of transparency and patient safety in perinatal medicine.
Current Focus Areas
- Berlin Perinatal Mortality Registry (2024–): Prospective registration and audit of maternal and perinatal deaths across Berlin maternity hospitals.
- National Expansion Initiative (2026–): Development of a German-wide registry infrastructure in collaboration with academic, public health, and clinical partners.
- International Collaboration: Active participation in InOSS comparative studies and shared learning initiatives to enhance maternal health surveillance globally.
Funding and Partners
GeMoRe is supported by the Stiftung für das Behinderte Kind. We collaborate closely with Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and academic as well as non-academic hospitals in Berlin and Germany, and with international partners through INOSS.
