New Study Highlights Critical Need for Postnatal Care for New Mothers

India's maternal mortality ratio decreased from 254 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2004–2006 to 87 in 2022–2024, alongside an institutional birth rate of 90.6%.

According to a global systematic review, nearly a quarter of maternal deaths occur between postpartum days 8 and 42 while mothers recover at home.

While India's Home-Based Newborn Care schedules postnatal visits, the current maternal health checklist overlooks blood pressure checks and mental health screenings.