Study of maternal mortality at a tertiary care centre

Authors

  • M. Sarasjothi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India
  • Sheetal Umesh Lad Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India
  • Mangala Ashok Shinde Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20220891

Keywords:

Maternal mortality ratio, Direct causes, Indirect causes, Anemia, DIC

Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is not a disease and so pregnancy related death is almost always preventable. High rates of maternal deaths still exist in places, particularly in underdeveloped communities. The objective was to identify the maternal mortality ratio in our tertiary care centre and to discuss about the causes for maternal deaths.

Methods: The present study is a prospective observational study on maternal mortality conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, VDGMC, Latur, Maharashtra, India during the period of  18 months from January 2019 to June 2020.Results are expressed in frequencies and percentages.

Results: Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in our present study is 335.85 per 1,00,000 live birth. Among direct obstetric causes of maternal deaths, there were 58% hypertensive disorder cases,25% APH cases,25% puerperal sepsis cases, 8% embolism cases. Among indirect causes of maternal deaths, there were 61% anemic cases,39% liver disease cases,33% DIC cases, 11% heart disease.

Conclusions: Maternal mortality is widely accepted as a key indicator of health and socioeconomic development. Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.

Author Biographies

M. Sarasjothi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India

Dept of OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Junior resident

 

Sheetal Umesh Lad, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India

Dept of OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Assistant Professor

Mangala Ashok Shinde, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, VDGIMS, Latur, Maharashtra, India

Dept of OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Professor

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2022-03-25

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