Dec 12, 2024 · SDG targets for maternal health include 3.1, aiming for an average global ratio of less than 70 deaths per 100 000 births by 2030, and 3.8, calling for the achievement of universal health coverage. These cannot be achieved without reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health coverage for all.

The Maternal Health Unit (MAH) provides leadership for improving maternal and perinatal health and well ...

Apr 26, 2024 · Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked. It is particularly important that all births are attended by skilled health professionals, as timely management and treatment can make the difference between life and death for the women as well as for the newborns.

Oct 29, 2024 · Newborn health refers to the babies' first month of life. A healthy start in life has significant repercussions for a person's health and well-being during infancy, childhood, and adulthood. Therefore, strong efforts are required from all countries to ensure quality of care in maternal and newborn health (MNH).

2 days ago · Maternal health and newborn health are closely linked. It was estimated that approximately 2.7 million newborn babies died in 2015 5 , and an additional 2.6 million are stillborn 6 . It is particularly important that all births are attended by skilled health professionals, as timely management and treatment can make the difference between life ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed evidence-based guidelines in different areas of maternal and newborn health. The Integrated Management of Pregnancy and Childbirth (IMPAC) series is based on existing WHO recommendations and offers step-by-step clinical guidance for pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care for health workers at ...

Jun 25, 2019 · Information is essential for change, but in settings where information is not readily available, epidemiological research becomes one of the most powerful sources of information for change. A supplement by BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology titled “Application of maternal near-miss approach to audits of severe maternal complications in a low-resource country ...

Parents’ overall health and lifestyle choices before pregnancy can affect fertility, maternal health and infants’ probability of developing chronic conditions later in life. Such choices include: maintaining a healthy diet, being physically active and avoiding unhealthy behaviour (such as smoking, illicit drug use, alcohol consumption and ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Investing in health systems – especially in training midwives and in making emergency obstetric care available round-the-clock – is key to reducing maternal mortality. WHO is supporting countries to deliver integrated, evidence-based and cost-effective care for mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

May 2, 2017 · This publication on WHO recommendations related to maternal health is one of four in a series; the others relate to newborn, child and adolescent health. The objective of this document is to make available WHO recommendations on maternal health in one easy-to-access document for WHO staff, policy-makers, programme managers, and health ...