MUMBAI: Haemorrhage, sepsis, hypertensive disorders and tuberculosis have for years been the leading causes of maternal mortality in Mumbai. In 2020-21, however, Covid-19 has raced past all to contribute to the biggest share of maternal deaths, as per data from Mumbai municipal corporation.
An analysis of 193 maternal deaths in Mumbai between April 2020 and March 2021 showed that 16.5% were caused due to complications arising out of Covid-19. Sepsis, a life-threatening blood infection, came second contributing to 12% of deaths, while TB and haemorrhage accounted for 8.8% each among new mothers. Heart ailments contributed to 4% of the deaths, as per RTI information gathered by Chetan Kothari.