目的:了解衡阳市孕产妇死亡情况,探讨降低孕产妇死亡率的措施。方法:对我市近5年(2008~2012)年孕产妇死亡报告卡等资料进行统计分析。结果:我市2008年~2012年孕产妇平均死亡率控制在27/10万以下,为26.17/10万,其中2008年死亡率居近5年首位,之后死亡率呈下降趋势;产科出血、栓塞性疾病、妊娠合并症是导致我市孕产妇死亡的前3位死因。结论:我市孕产妇死亡率的控制可从强化政府领导、加强《母婴保健法》执法力度、加快体系建设步伐、进一步强化措施等方面入手。 Objective: To understand the situation of maternal mortality in Hengyang and to explore ways to reduce maternal mortality. Methods: Statistical analysis was conducted on the data of maternal death report cards in the recent 5 years (2008 ~ 2012) in our city. Results: The average maternal mortality rate in 2008-2012 was controlled to be below 27 / 100,000 with 26.17 / 100,000, of which the mortality rate in 2008 was the first place in the past five years and the mortality rate showed a downward trend. Obstetric hemorrhage and embolism Sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy complications is the leading cause of maternal death in our city. Conclusion: The control of maternal mortality in our city may start from strengthening government leadership, strengthening law enforcement of Maternal and Infant Health Law, accelerating the pace of system construction and further strengthening measures.