Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in Sickle Cell Disease in the National Inpatient Sample, 2012-2018

Abstract

In this large cross-sectional study of pregnancy outcomes in people with SCD, the risk for SMM was higher compared with deliveries among people without SCD, especially for thrombotic events, organ failure, and death. Racial disparities were associated with adverse outcomes. Our findings compel scientific, clinical, and political effort to improve outcomes for pregnant people with SCD.