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Postpartum Woman Dies from Severe Bleeding at Kota Medical College Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 09:31 PM
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A postpartum patient, Pushpa Bairwa from Baran, died at Kota Medical College Hospital after severe bleeding following delivery, marking the fourth maternal death in Kota district this October.
Kota Medical College Hospital reported the death of a 30‑year‑old postpartum woman, identified as Pushpa Bairwa, a resident of Baran district. The patient was admitted for routine post‑delivery care but developed massive hemorrhage, leading to a rapid deterioration of her condition and eventual death.
Hospital officials confirmed that the excessive bleeding was the primary cause of death, despite immediate medical intervention. This incident is the fourth maternal fatality recorded in Kota district during October, raising concerns about obstetric care standards in the region.
Local health authorities have been urged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and to reinforce protocols for managing postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality in India.
Hospital officials confirmed that the excessive bleeding was the primary cause of death, despite immediate medical intervention. This incident is the fourth maternal fatality recorded in Kota district during October, raising concerns about obstetric care standards in the region.
Local health authorities have been urged to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and to reinforce protocols for managing postpartum hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal mortality in India.