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PIP: An in-depth study of maternal mortality was carried out from 1929-83 at Nowrosjee Wadia Maternity Hospital, Bombay, India. Results have shown that maternal mortality dropped from 1920/100,000 livebirths during 1929-39 to 80/100,000 livebirths between 1980-83. The direct obstetric death rate for the period 1929-39 which was 670/100,000 livebirths declined to 40/100,000 for the period 1980-83, while the indirect obstetric death rate has declined from 690/100,000 livebirths during 1929-39 to 30/100,000 for the 1980-83 period. Multiple factors are responsible. It is emphasized that ideal antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care is a contributing factor to the declining maternal mortality. Confidential maternal mortality committees in various hospitals and institutions, as well as periodic reviews of maternal mortality on a national and international level will help aid and further reductions in maternal mortality.
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