AbstractAims: This retrospective study was carried out to know the different epidemiological aspects of maternal deaths. Material and Method: This three year retrospective study was carried out in department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Dr Vaishampayan Memoral Government Medical College Solapur, and Maharashtra from January 2014 to December 2016. This study is based on the medico-legal autopsy record of maternal deaths. Results: Overall MMR of the Institution was 369 and the incidence of maternal deaths due to obstetric causes as compared to overall medico-legal autopsies was 1.70 for the study period respectively. Most of the deaths occurred in the age group 21 to 25 i.e. 42.71%. Urban deaths were more 57.28% as compared to rural population. Hindu population deaths were 66.99% as compared to Muslims and other religious groups. 48.31% of deaths took place at tertiary care unit. In 38.83% of cases the tertiary care unit was within reach that is less than 10 km from the place of residence. 33% of deaths have taken place in between 12 pm to 6 pm. Conclusion: Maternal death is social injustice and to be dealt with sensibly.
Keywords: MMR; Maternal Mortality; Autopsy.