This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Obstetric Care in RCH: Visits, IFA, TT, MCH Indicators, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Maternal moality rate is calculated :- 
Select and explain. 
A. Till delivery, B. Till 1 week after delivery, C. Till 42 days after delivery, D. None of the above
C: Till 42 days after delivery
Answer: C: Till 42 days after delivery 
Explanation: Maternal moality rate : - 'Maternal death' is defined as 'Death of a woman anytime in pregnancy ,during labour/delivery or within 42 days of delivery Maternal deaths expressed as per 100,000 live bihs is MMR. Direct cause of MMR - Post-paum hemorrhage. Indirect cause of MMR - Anemia.