Assessment of Causes of Maternal Death in One Year at A Tertiary Centre of Central India : Trends in Maternal Mortality

Abstract: Background: According to the definition of maternal mortality, it is the "death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days following termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the site and duration of pregnancy, from any cause connected to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not by accidental or incidental cause". Studying maternal mortality and factors contributing to maternal deaths at Bundelkhand Medical College for a period of one year from January 2021 to December 2021 to identify causes that can be avoided and use the knowledge thereby produced to lower maternal mortality. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study of all maternal deaths from January to December 2021. The causes of death and the time between admission and death for each maternal death were thoroughly examined. Results: The Maternal mortality ratio in present study was found to be 357.7 per 100000 live births for the year 2021. 18 maternal deaths out of 5037 live births during our study period. Conclusion Maternal Health is an indicator of good health care services. Better services and awareness can be provided to decrease the cases of maternal deaths.   &nbsp