This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Maternal mortality is maximum in which period – 
Select and explain. 
A. Antepartum, B. Peripartum, C. Postpartum, D. None
B: Peripartum
Answer: B: Peripartum 
Explanation: Maternal death mostly occur from the third trimester to the first week after birth. Studies show that mortality risks for mothers are particularly elevated in the first two days after birth.