Maternal Mortality in Pregnant Women in Tertiary Care Hospital: A 10 Years Study

Objectives: To identify the cause of maternal mortality in a tertiary care centre. Methods: maternal mortality studied for 10 years. Information was retrieved from case notes available in medical records section of hospital patient relatives, records from district health centre and primary health care. Results: there were total 60 maternal deaths and 68,850 live births. Majority of deaths occur in age group of 20-29 years which is about 73% and during post-natal period 65%. Majority of deaths were due to haemorrhage 40% followed by hypertensive disorder of pregnancy 20%. Conclusion: haemorrhage is the most common cause of death leading to maternal mortality. These deaths can be avoided by health education, early referral and active management of labour and puerperium.