Maternal mortality in India
Maternal mortality in India is the maternal death of a woman in India during pregnancy or after pregnancy, including post-abortion or post-birth periods. Different countries and cultures have different rates and causes for maternal death. Within India, there is a marked variation in healthcare access between regions and in socioeconomic factors, accordingly, there is also variation in maternal deaths for various states, regions, and demographics of women. Pregnancy involves a vulnerability that put women at risk of dying, and India is one of many countries who record a high number of pregnancy-related deaths of women each year. Women die as a result of complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth or abortion. Most of these complications develop during pregnancy are easily preventable or treatable. Other complications may exist before pregnancy but are worsened during pregnancy, especially if not managed as part of a woman’s care. History India contributes one-fifth of the global burden of absolute maternal deaths; however, it has experienced an estimated 4.7% annual decline in maternal mortality ratio (MMR), and 3.5% annual increase in skilled birth attendance since 1990. Ninety-four percent (94%) of all maternal deaths occur in low and lower middle-income countries. In September 2000, the United