True magnitude of stillbirths and maternal and neonatal deaths underreported

Counting and reviewing every birth and death is key to preventing future tragedies The day of birth is potentially the most dangerous time for mothers and babies. Every year, worldwide, 303 000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth, 2.7 million babies die during the first…

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WHO checklist targets major causes of maternal and newborn deaths in health facilities

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4 December 2015 | GENEVA – Worldwide, the majority of maternal and newborn deaths occur around the time of birth, typically within the first 24 hours after childbirth. Most of these deaths are preventable. The World Health Organization’s new Safe Childbirth Checklist and Implementation Guide…

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