Two normotensive pregnant women who developed cerebral hemorrhage duri
ng delivery are reported. The hematoma was small and subcortical in on
e and large and putaminal in the other. They had no history of hyperte
nsion, cerebrovascular disorders, or eclampsia. Cerebral angiography s
tudied in one case revealed no abnormalities. Idiopathic cerebral hemo
rrhage during delivery without any evidence of vascular risk factors i
s discussed.