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This study investigates the incidence and factors associated with maternal mortality in pregnant women with sickle cell disease.

Maternal Mortality in Sickle Cell Disease: A 3-year Clinical and Epidemiological Review from a Tertiary Care Center in Central India

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This study investigates the incidence and factors associated with maternal mortality in pregnant women with sickle cell disease.
Conducted a cross-sectional observational study at Government Medical College, Nagpur.
Included all pregnant women with confirmed sickle cell disease (SCD) from January 2022 to December 2024.
Analyzed maternal outcomes, including mortality and complications, as well as pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirth and preterm delivery.
27 maternal deaths observed among 900 SCD obstetric admissions, accounting for 11.89% of maternal deaths during the study period.
74.07% of maternal deaths were among unbooked referrals.
Mortality was highest in women aged 26-30 years, with 62.95% occurring postpartum.
Leading causes of death included vaso-occlusive crises and pulmonary embolism.

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Cross-sectional study evaluates maternal deaths in pregnant women with sickle cell disease, indicating urgent care needs.

Chafale et al. (2026) studied this question.

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