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% |