<prompt> Numerator in maternal mortality ratio -Female deaths in a given yearFemale death during pregnancyFemale death during pregnancy 8c puerperiumFemale death in puerperium  <response>: Ans. is c i.e., Female death during pregnancy puerperium Maternal mortality ratio is defined as total number of maternal deaths i.e. deaths due to complications of child birth, pregnancy or within 42 days of delivery from puerperal causes in the area during a given year Per 1000 or 100,000 live births in the same area during the same year.MMR Total no. of female death due to complications of pregnancy, childbirth or with 42 days of delivery from puerperal causes in an area during a given year---Total no. of live birth in the same area yearx 1000 or 100,000 