MATERNAL MORTALITY IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL: A 3-YEAR REVIEW
Journal: International Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research
Article type: Original Research Articles
Published: 2026-01-10
Volume: 11; Issue: 1; Pages: 28-32
ISSN: 2395-0471
Article URL: https://journals.sumathipublications.com/article/article-1784653752962-439205046
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Authors
- Dr Shaily Sengar
Designate Associate Professor, Department of OBGY SRVS Medical College & Hospital, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Inida - Dr Raman Ohary
Designated Professor, Depatment of Surgery SRVS Medical College & Hospital, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Inida - Dr Priyanka Bansal
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Abstract
Motherhood is associated with multiple health risks, including maternal mortality remaining a major global public health concern, particularly in Empowered Action Group states of India, which continue to report higher levels of maternal mortality ratio. The present study aimed to analyze the clinical etiology, and systemic factors contributing in maternal deaths at a tertiary referral center of Madhya Pradesh, a state persistently elevated MMR. All recorded and reported maternal deaths (n=35) over a 3-years period were subjected to retrospective descriptive analysis. Data was extracted from institutional maternal death review registers and clinical records, including demographic features, antenatal care exposure and the immediate causes of deaths. Most of the maternal deaths (82.8%) were seen in the age group 20–29 years, and 91.4% belonged to rural backgrounds. Only 37.1% of cases were booked for antenatal care, thus highlighting the apparent deficiency in antenatal coverage. The postpartum period emerged as the highest risk phase, accounting for 60% of maternal deaths. Hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (Eclampsia) were the most common direct cause of death (42.9%), followed by obstetric haemorrhage (22.8%) and sepsis (20%). Severe anaemia was a ubiquitous indirect contributing factor, present in 68.6% of cases. The high institutional MMR is representative of role of the study centre as a tertiary "safety net" center for critically ill, unbooked rural referrals from rural and peripheral health facilities. The reduction of the "Three Delays" especially delays in receiving appropriate care, and alongside strengthening community based detection and management of anemia and eclampsia, is essential for reducing maternal mortality in this setting.
Keywords
Maternal mortality; Risk factor; Infection disease; Hypertensive disorder
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