Abstract
Introduction: Maternal health of women in the broad-spectrum corresponds to the wellbeing of the women throughout pregnancy, child birth and the postpartum period. Generally Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh (UP) an Empowered Action Group (EAG) states and which come under National Health Rural Mission (NRHM) have a constant poor maternal health indicators. Aim: The purpose is to view the comparative analytical approach on the maternal health situation in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Material and Method: Fact Sheets (NFHS 3 & 4) of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh was utilized for the completion of this article. A number of maternal health indicators were compared to draw a conclusion. Methodology adopted was a narrative description study. Result and Discussion: NFHS-4 data shows a considerable improvement by the two states namely Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, however it's far behind the other states. Comparatively Rajasthan has a better performance than Uttar Pradesh. Maternal health indicators namely the Antenatal Care (ANC),i.e care during pregnancy which also include Tetanus toxoid(TT) and Iron and Folic Acid(IFA), Institutional child birth by skilled health attendants and post partum care have poor indicators. However awareness is a must to root out this evil from society. Well planned strategies carried out by various Government and Non government health organizations with strong political support and above all an enlightened community can bring the reform. Conclusion: Robust strategies are a must for a better maternal health indicators very specially in BIMARU states (Bihar,Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) and EAG (Empowered Action Group) states
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