Table 1.
Conditions experienced by participants
| Conditiona | n (Partner, n) |
|---|---|
| Uterine rupture | 4 (2) |
| Haemorrhage | 5 (2) |
| Haemorrhage and hysterectomy | 9 (2) |
| Placenta praevia | 3 (1) |
| Placenta percreta | 2 |
| Placental abruption | 1 (1) |
| Amniotic fluid embolism | 3 (2) |
| Pulmonary embolism | 5 (1) |
| Pre-eclampsia | 3 |
| HELLP syndrome | 2 (1) |
| Septicaemia | 2 |
| Other, for example appendicitis or failed intubation | 4 (1) |
a
Some women had multiple morbidities and appear in more than one category. HELLP = H (haemolysis) EL (elevated liver enzymes) LP (low platelet count).