The most common causes of maternal death worldwide are Hemorrhage (27.1%) Hypertensive disorders, including preeclampsia (14.1%) Sepsis (10.7%) Abortion, including induced abortion, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy (≥ 8%) Pulmonary embolism (3%) Obstetric complications Other factors (eg, preexisting disorders such as obesity, operative delivery, and infectious diseases [eg, HIV infection]) Usually, several factors contribute to maternal mortality (4).