Birth Related Deaths
latest news & developments
Why babies and mothers are still dying
Look to perceptions and local context – and not more training for nurses – to cut the mortality rate
MSF’s Fezile Kanju – focused on saving the lives of mothers and children in Pakistan
An MSF fieldworker from South Africa is using her skills to help at-risk mothers and children in Pakistan
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks lowest for mothers
Having a baby in sub-Saharan Africa is riskier than anywhere else according to the latest State of the World’s Mothers report.
Birth, a measure of progress
Reducing maternal and newborn mortality has to be a priority if Africa is to reach its potential.
The A to Z of opting for a C-section
A C-section is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made through the mother’s abdomen and uterus to assist in the safe delivery of a baby.
Maternal mortality under scrutiny
Institutional reform has been touted as a solution to reducing the number of pregnancy and birth related deaths.