REVIEW OF MATERNAL MORTALITY AT A TERTIARY CENTRE

Abstract

Introduction: World Health Organization (WHO) denes maternal mortality as “the death of women while being pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of duration and site of pregnancy, from any cause related or aggravated by the pregnancy but not from accidental or incidental cause”. Reduction of Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) (Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages) is also one of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by United Nations. Hence, it is very important to study the factors affecting maternal mortality in order to devise a comprehensive strategy for its reduction. Aim:The study aims to analyze the cause and incidence of maternal mortality in Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna. Type Of Study:Retrospective study Study Period: 1 year (November 2020 to October 2021) Materials And Methods: This study is conducted in department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna. Demographic data and other data are collected from record section, admission registers and ICU Registers. Result: Out of 6,658 admissions and 5,370 deliveries during the study period, there were 63 maternal deaths. 57 maternal deaths reviewed were due to obstetric causes. Eclampsia was the leading direct cause of death (26.98%). Conclusion: The study helps in identifying the preventable factors contributing to maternal mortality. The review exercise yielded useful information on factors contributing to preventable causes of maternal mortality in Patna Medical College and Hospital, Patna.