Outcomes | N of occurrences in programs reporting1(total # of women taking misoprostol at home births2) | Frequency (range) |
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Administration before birth | 73 (12,615) | 0.06% (0%–0.23%) |
Maternal deaths | ||
Total | 51 (86,732) | 0.06% (0%–1.72%) |
Deaths due to PPH/excessive bleeding | 24 (86,732) | 0.03% (0.00%–0.16%) |
Perceived PPH/excessive bleeding | 194 (72,534) | 0.3% (0%–8.9%) |
Other adverse outcomes requiring hospital referral4 | 27 (86,732) | 0.03% (0%–0.3%) |