Background: Eclampsia is a major cause of maternal and perinatal mortality that requires advanced care and long hospital stays with uncertain outcomes for mother and baby. The care of eclamptic women is particularly challenging in low-income countries. To optimize care and costs, health care providers need knowledge on medical, emotional, and social aspects of care for women with eclampsia. Standards for medical care for eclampsia are established but the psychosocial needs of women are under-researched.