Causes of Maternal Mortality Rate: Postpartum Haemorrhage - A Major Cause in Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

Maternal mortality is an indicator of the state of maternal health services, status of women, women’s health, and above all development of the nation. 15% of global maternal deaths can be attributed to India alone. The lifetime risk of maternal death in India is 1 in 220 as compared to 1 in 5800 in the UK. The major burden of maternal mortality is in the Empowered Action Group (EAG) states. As per recent SRS data, 2014–2016, the Maternal mortality rate (MMR) observed in Madhya Pradesh (MP) was 173.Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide with a prevalence rate of approximately 6%; 50% of these are due to atonic PPH. According to WHO 2014- in India.