Preeclampsia and eclampsia-specific maternal mortality in Bangladesh: Levels, trends, timing, and care-seeking practices.

A cluster of preeclampsia/eclampsia-specific mortality observed during the first trimester, during delivery, and within 48 hours of birth indicates a need for preconception health check-ups and strengthened facility readiness. Awareness of maternal complications, proper care seeking, and healthy reproductive practices, like family planning to space and limit pregnancy through client-supportive counselling, may be beneficial. Improving regular and emergency maternal services readiness is also essential.