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This study aimed to examine the reasons for severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) and \u201cnear-miss cases\u201d and their effects on perinatal outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All women admitted to our facility with pregnancy-related complications for birth or in the puerperium who required critical care unit (CCU) or high dependency unit (HDU) admission were included in the study. A modified version of the World Health Organization (WHO)\u2019s Maternal Near-Miss Screening Tool was used to identify maternal near-miss cases and other obstetric emergencies requiring CCU admission.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The incidence of \u201cnear-miss\u201d obstetric emergencies was -30.7 per 1000 live births. Over the 3 years of data obtained, 152 near-miss cases were found. Thirty-five cases were seen in the pre-COVID-19 period, whereas 117 near-miss cases were noted during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most common cause of near-miss cases in both groups was severe preeclampsia (65.8%). The rate of ICU admissions was 80.3% (94\/117) during COVID-19, while only three cases required ICU before the COVID-19 pandemic. There were a total of 11 maternal deaths, and all were reported during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There was a significant increase in ICU admission rates and \u201cnear-miss\u201d obstetric emergencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 infection indirectly led to higher maternal morbidity secondary to lockdown effects on antenatal care and delayed referrals. This study will contribute to the existing literature on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and child health. 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