Maternal Mortality at a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Retrospective Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Introduction:Pregnancyis a physiological state women go through, which carries a very high risk of morbidity and mortality. The reason being various complications associated with pregnancy, which is more in developing countries. A death of a mother is a loss, not just to the family but also to the society and country. Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) is a significant marker, which reflects the quality of health carewomenreceive in a country. Objectives:To assess the Maternal Mortality Ratio and the causes of maternal death over a period of five yearsat a tertiary care teaching hospital in rural India. Methods: A retrospective hospital based study of 44 maternal deaths over a period of 6 years from January 2009 to December 2014. The information regarding demographic profile and reproductive parameters were collected and results analyzed using percentage and proportion. Results:In our study period, there were a total of12,877deliveries. The leading direct cause (47.7%) was sepsis and most primary diagnosis- anemia (40.9%). The age group of below 25 years (56.8%), delivered outside (40.9%) were majorly affected Conclusions:Majority cause for maternal deaths are the ones, which are preventable by regular antenatal, monitored intranatal and appropriate postnatal care. Early identification of the complication, adequate and appropriate treatment and active intervention is essential to reduce maternal deaths.
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Dr Jessica Celina Fernandes
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