Causes of maternal death

Number

Percentage

Need for transfusion

Immediate postpartum haemorrhage

38

24.7%

Abruptio placentae

32

20.8%

Dystocia/uterine rupture

12

7.8%

Ectopic pregnancy

1

0.6%

Placenta previa

2

1.3%

Complications of abortion

4

2.6%

Need for hospitalization in intensive care

Preeclampsia/eclampsia

48

31.2%

Pulmonary embolism

3

1.9%

Anesthetic complications

1

0.6%

Heart disease and pregnancy

2

1.3%

Homozygous sickle cell disease

2

1.3%