by Matt Stearmer | Oct 21, 2014 | Awareness, General News, Monument
In order to reduce maternal health risks several complex systems must change simultaneously. Individual health risks must be properly identified, consistent and appropriate treatment options must be available, and cultural expectations must be adjusted to create an...
by Matt Stearmer | Mar 17, 2014 | Awareness, Country Profile, General News, Worseing Conditions
Mother loss in Iraq is far more complicated than in many parts of the world. About 10,000 women have died in Iraq since the start of the US-led war(https://www.unfpa.org/webdav/site/global/shared/documents/publications/2012/Trends_in_maternal_mortality_A4-1.pdf), with...
by Matt Stearmer | Mar 15, 2012 | Awareness, General News, New Practices
Thankfully considerable effort continues to be invested in improving birthing techniques and training. The work done around the world by midwives, doulas, nurses and doctors is extraordinary. They have all contributed to declining maternal mortality rates around the...
by Matt Stearmer | Sep 6, 2011 | Awareness, General News
India’s maternal mortality rates are appalling – especially considering the size of the population. 450 mothers will die for every 100,000 live births. The lifetime risk of maternal mortality in India is 1 in 70. The net result is that over 100,000 women die due...
by Matt Stearmer | Sep 6, 2011 | General News
For over two decades various organizations around the world have been strategizing and implementing policies that they hoped would reduce the maternal morality rates. Now it seems some progress is being made. Over the years the statistics have been depressing....
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