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Puerperal sepsis is a big problem, due to its prevalence and morbidity all over the world. Each and every year many women die due to puerperal sepsis. Puerperal Sepsis is an infection of genital tract, which occurs at any time from just after rupture of membranes or time of labor and up to 42nd days from parturition. However the present study has conducted to identify the prevalence of puerperal sepsis, to find out different factors related to puerperal sepsis and to explore the management of puerperal sepsis. The study was documentary analysis type. Information and data were collected from secondary sources. Information and data were collected from books, research reports, journals, different annual reports, different government and non government websites and different websites. From the study it was found that the prevalence of puerperal sepsis varies from place to place, region to region, country to country and continent to continent. The study revealed that the risks factors of puerperal sepsis are general anesthesia, obstructive lung disease multiple catheterization during labor, multiple vaginal examinations during labor, and untreated bacteriuria, emergency cesarean section, prolonged membrane rupture, prolonged labor, and multiple vaginal examinations during labor, diffuse difficult vaginal childbirth and nipple trauma from breastfeeding etc. The management of puerperal sepsis varies from country to country. In developed country the puerperal sepsis is managed properly, effectively and efficiently. But in least developed country, developing country puerperal sepsis is managed less effectively and efficiently than developed country. Print and electronic media can play a very significant role in creating awareness among people specially pregnant women about puerperal sepsis and about techniques and methods to prevent puerperal sepsis.