Maternal mortality rate (MMR) is a critical indicator of a nation's healthcare quality, particularly in gynecology and obstetrics. It is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births during a specified time. A maternal death refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management.
