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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  7, Issue 3, July-September 2019, Pages 403-406
 

Original Article

Severe Acute Maternal Morbidities (SAMM) or Maternal Near Miss (MNM): Importance of Evaluation to Improve Maternal Health

Shah Jitesh M1, Shah Meghana J2, Rajput Pritisingh3, Masarwala Kanan B4, Donga Priyal S5, Rolekar Dhvani

1Associate Professor, 2Assistant Professor, 3Senior Resident, 4-6Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research (SMIMER), Umarwada, Surat, Gujarat 395010, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.7319.9

Abstract

Background: Severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) also known as maternal near miss (MNM) is defined as “Any woman who nearly died but survived as a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy”. For adequate evaluation of maternal health, all these cases should be included in analysis. Aims and objectives of this study were to analyze the cases of severe acute maternal morbidities with regards to aetiology and management. Methods: This prospective analytical study was conducted from March 2017 to August 2018. Cases of SAMM according to WHO criteria were included in the study. The data were analysed using Microsoft excel spreadsheet and SPSS software. Descriptive statistics had been used in the analysis and data had been presented as frequencies, ratios and percentages. Results: There were 14070 Obstetric admissions, 11560 live births, 248 cases of SAMM/MNM and 38 maternal deaths (MD) during the study period. MNM ratio (MNMR) was 21.45 per 1000 live births (MNMR/LB). Obstetric hemorrhage was the leading cause (37.9%) followed by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (34.27%). Most common intervention was transfusion of blood components (63.30% cases). Majority of cases (69.35%) required 7-14 days of hospital stay. Neonatal outcome was poor-stillbirth occurred in 13.76% cases and 32.08% babies required NICU admission. Conclusion: Severe Obstetric morbidities can be prevented if they are diagnosed and managed at early stage. Review of MNM cases can greatly help to improve maternal health and to reduce maternal mortality.


Keywords : Maternal near miss; Severe acute maternal morbidity; Maternal mortality
Corresponding Author : Shah Meghana J,