Safer motherhood - birth preparedness and complication readiness assessment among pregnant women residing in urban slums of Marathwada region.

Background: Birth Preparedness and Complication Readiness (BPACR) is the intervention for planning of normal birth and anticipating the actions needed in case of complications. It is a comprehensive strategy to improve the use of skilled providers at birth, the key measure to reduce maternal mortality.

Objectives: To assess the status of BPACR and associated sociodemographic factors among pregnant women in community.