Table 4 Maternal causes identified in perinatal deaths
ICD-PM maternal condition group | Maternal factors | Fetal deaths (n = 81) Frequency (%) | Early neonatal deaths (n = 63) Frequency (%) | Total (N = 144) Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
M1: Complications of placenta, cord and membranes (n = 8) | Antepartum hemorrhage | 4 (4.9) | 1 (1.6) | 5 (3.5) |
Cord around neck | 2 (2.5) | 0 (0) | 2 (1.4) | |
Placental deficiency | 1 (1.2) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) | |
M2: Maternal complications of pregnancy (n = 2) | Oligohydramnios | 1 (1.2) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) |
Multiple pregnancy | 1 (1.2) | 0 (0) | 1 (0.7) | |
M3: Other complications of labour and delivery (n = 35) | Preterm labour | 10 (12.3) | 25 (39.7) | 35 (25.3) |
M4: Maternal medical and surgical conditions (n = 13) | Hypertensive disorder | 7 (8.6) | 2 (3.2) | 9 (6.2) |
Sepsis | 0 (0) | 4 (6.3) | 4 (2.8) | |
Preeclampsia | 1 (1.2) | 1 (1.6) | 2 (1.4) | |
M5: No maternal condition (n = 88) |  | 54 (66.7) | 34 (54.0) | 88 (61.1) |