Inadequate care during pregnancy and birth exacting deadly toll

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The lives of thousands of women could be saved if they were able to access antenatal care and give birth in health centres, according to new Guttmacher Institute report.

Midwives do more than deliver babies

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Midwives are essential to family planning, preventing HIV transmission and gender-based violence, upholding human rights and saving millions of lives. 

Phase 2 of HSS Grant in Ethiopia Will Focus on Strengthening the Health Workforce

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HEWs account for 47% of the health workforce in Ethiopia and are involved in delivering a basic package of health and nutritional services, and promoting hygiene and sanitation.

Why are moms in America lagging?

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 In Save the Children’s annual index on the State of the World’s Mothers, the U.S. fell from 25 to 30 this year, says Carolyn Miles.

India: Doctors join hands to reduce child and maternal deaths

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Doctors in India discuss the role of human resources for health in impacting the country’s high newborn and maternal mortality rate. 

Mom’s death inspires doctor’s life work

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While we’ve made significant strides in reducing child and maternal mortality rates since the 1970s, there are still many lives to save. 

Uganda: If only parents could see their babies’ first smiles

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A mother gives a first-person account of the birth of her child and how skilled midwives and low-cost interventions can save many newborn lives in Uganda and around the world.  

Skilled Midwives May be the Key to Healthy Babies

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At the heart of the problem is the fact that millions of women lack access to a physician or healthcare facility.  

Saving Newborns: ‘Kangaroo Care’ Could Go A Long Way

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 Kangaroo Mother Care is one of the simple, low-tech interventions that could save many newborn lives reports Save the Children in their State of the World’s Mothers report. 

Midwifery Prenatal Care Linked to Fewer Birth Interventions

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"Midwife-attended births have been associated with improved perinatal outcomes, including fewer interventions overall, fewer cesarean deliveries in particular, and improved patient satisfaction," the authors write.