Hypertensive states of pregnancy were the current leading cause of maternal mortality. Adopting a multi-pronged approach through reducing delays in access to emergency obstetric care, promoting contraceptive use, encouraging early, regular antenatal attendance and shared antenatal care with the medical team is essential to tackle the situation.
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