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The number of live births to be expected or deliveries to be expected are estimated by the following formula: Number of live births = Population of the area x Birth rate of the area.

It is noted that out of the total number of live births there are usually 10% of these which are sick or high risk and need referral. The ANM should compare her figures of high risk newborns with a number which is 10% of the number of live births.

No. of live births: Information on live births is very important and will help the state officer to calculate many RCH Indicators.

Total number of live births serves as a denominator for the following indicators,

1. Antenatal Care Coverage.
2. Percentage of pregnant women who have received 100 IFA tables.
3. Percentage of pregnant women who have received TT2 or booster.
4. Proportion of Births attended by skilled health personnel.
5. Proportion of Institutional deliveries.
6. Still birth rate.