Obstetric emergencies are acute and potentially life-threatening conditions that occur during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or the immediate postpartum period and require prompt recognition and immediate medical and nursing intervention. These emergencies may threaten the life or health of the mother, fetus, or both. They can develop suddenly even in women whose pregnancies were previously considered normal. Therefore, timely assessment, rapid decision-making, effective communication, and appropriate emergency management are essential components of maternal health nursing. The term “obstetric emergency” refers to any unexpected complication related to pregnancy or childbirth that can rapidly lead to severe maternal or fetal morbidity or mortality if treatment is delayed. The severity of an emergency may vary, but the common feature is the need for urgent intervention. Some emergencies are primarily maternal, some primarily fetal, while others affect both mother and fetus simultaneously. Early identification of warning signs and immediate referral to an appropriate healthcare facility can significantly improve outcomes. Obstetric emergencies may occur at different stages of the reproductive process. During pregnancy, conditions such as ectopic pregnancy, abortion with severe bleeding, antepartum haemorrhage, severe pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, placental abruption, placenta previa, and uterine rupture can become emergencies. During labour and delivery, emergencies may include obstructed labour, cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia, uterine rupture, fetal distress, and severe postpartum haemorrhage. After delivery, postpartum haemorrhage, puerperal sepsis, retained placental tissue, uterine inversion, thromboembolic complications, and severe hypertension may require urgent management. Antepartum haemorrhage is an important obstetric emergency. It refers to bleeding from the genital tract after the period of viability and before the birth of the baby. Placenta previa and placental abruption are major causes. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta is located close to or over the cervical opening, whereas placental abruption involves premature separation of a normally situated placenta. Severe bleeding can cause maternal shock and may compromise fetal oxygenation. Immediate assessment, monitoring of vital signs, establishment of intravenous access, blood investigations, and preparation for appropriate obstetric management are essential. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are another major group of obstetric emergencies. Severe pre-eclampsia is characterized by significant hypertension associated with features of maternal organ dysfunction. If not managed appropriately, it can progress to eclampsia, in which the woman develops seizures. Eclampsia is a medical and obstetric emergency because seizures may result in maternal injury, aspiration, hypoxia, stroke, or death, while fetal oxygenation may also be compromised. Emergency care includes maintaining airway and breathing, preventing injury, controlling seizures with appropriate medication, controlling severe hypertension, monitoring the mother and fetus, and planning timely delivery when indicated. Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the most important causes of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It refers to excessive bleeding after childbirth. Major causes include uterine atony, retained placental tissue, genital tract trauma, and coagulation abnormalities. The condition can rapidly progress to hypovolaemic shock. The