Why is the mortality rate of pregnant women still high in the villages of India? Listen to the doctor

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Child mortality and maternal mortality rates are still very high in Indian rural areas, the reasons for this need to be understood and measures need to be taken to address the basic problems. 

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Why Maternal and Infant Mortality Rate Still High In Rural India: Human life and dignity is a fundamental right of every man, woman and child. A society is judged by its concern and efforts towards the most vulnerable sections of its community. A newborn child and a pregnant woman are the most vulnerable sections of our society. Infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate reflect the harsh reality of today's world, which is bereft of all kinds of progress. Every year, millions of newborn children and pregnant women die due to complications and conditions that could have been easily avoided with minimal efforts. Lack of awareness and education is the most common reason for these unnecessary deaths.

First, let us understand the base term

Infant Mortality Rate - Child deaths (less than one year)/birth rate (per 1000)

Maternal Mortality Rate - death of mother (less than 42 days) / per 100,000 births

Rural areas need improvement

Dr. Uday Pratap Singh, working in the UP government, said that child mortality and maternal mortality rates have decreased significantly in the last few decades, but in rural areas, this rate is still a matter of concern, for which a solution has to be found at all costs. We need a combined approach to reduce the mortality rate of infants and pregnant women by working together with the government. Creating awareness and identifying shortcomings should be the first step. 

Initial test required

Early identification of high-risk pregnancies (HRP) with universal coverage during VHSND sessions is currently the priority of the government. By identifying high-risk cases, we can start work and reduce the chances of mortality.

To achieve this objective, VHSND sessions must cover every pregnant woman without any exception. Every case that is missed can spell disaster. This is important for the woman as well as the unborn baby because regular checkups, supplements, proper nutrition as well as medicines are vital for their health.

The biggest challenge

According to Dr. Uday Pratap Singh, what are the biggest problems in this work which were faced by the service providers and the patients.

1. Lack of privacy during the VHSND session when examining the abdomen of a pregnant woman. This means that if the examination is done in the open, women will feel embarrassed, so proper arrangements are extremely important.

2. Lack of awareness about nutrition, supplements and medicines. There is a dearth of dieticians or people who create awareness about medicines in villages.

3. Lack of equipment for data collection. Rural areas of India often lack facilities, which makes it difficult to conduct accurate assessment. 

Dr. Uday Pratap Singh

Other major causes being child mortality and maternal mortality.

1. High infection rates because of poor hygiene where deliveries take place.

2. Lack of access to ICU, NICU and super specialist doctors for complex cases.

3. Lack of use of social media and technology to create awareness and education on diet, lifestyle and identification of danger signs (for emergencies and their management).'

(File photo- Reuters)

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