Conditions leading to local review processes during the 6 months of the study
| Conditions included | Conditions excluded |
|---|---|
| Severe haemorrhage (>1500 mL) | Shoulder dystocia |
| Amniotic fluid embolism | Other maternal incidents |
| Cardiac arrest | Violation of local protocol |
| Eclampsia/pre-eclampsia | Retained swab or instrument |
| Uterine rupture | Medication error |
| Uterine inversion | Organisational incidents |
| Severe maternal sepsis | Third-/fourth-degree tears |
| Hysterectomy | Unsuccessful forceps/ventouse |
| Placental accreta | Readmission of mother |
| Placental praevia | |
| Pulmonary embolism | |
| Major anaesthetic complications | |
| Intensive care admission (maternal) | |
| Acute fatty liver |
Reviews undertaken for near-miss maternal morbidity conditions were included in the study; other incidents were excluded.