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maternal mortality

The Status of Motherhood in the US

by Carrie Lee | October 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM

All is not well with the status of motherhood in the United States. … Read More»

Possibilities, Not Challenges…

by Adepeju | September 20, 2011 at 6:56 AM

When maternal death occasioned by medical negligence occur, three categories of people with different perspectives are likely to emerge. … Read More»

Maternal deaths: violation of a human right

by Thais Moraes | September 8, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Alyne Silva Pimentel was a 28 year-old Afro-Brazilian woman living in Rio de Janeiro. In her 6th month of pregnancy, on November 16th, 2002, she passed away. … Read More»

Connecting freely

by Carrie Lee | June 2, 2011 at 5:41 AM

We all want to connect. No matter our culture or what our story, it’s universal and it’s part of our deepest natures. Connection gives meaning to our lives. … Read More»

Motherhood, Empowerment & A New Movement

by Carrie Lee | April 5, 2011 at 9:00 AM

“Surely the women of America could do better than the hyenas.” … Read More»

I will not die giving birth

by Darcey | November 10, 2010 at 11:06 AM

When I was in labour with our youngest daughter this past July, we went ahead as planned to have her born at home with the assistance of our midwives. … Read More»

U.N. to Ask $169 Billion Maternal Health Question

by Heterocefala | September 21, 2010 at 5:11 AM

By Amy Lieberman WeNews correspondent Monday, September 20, 2010 … Read More»

Media and Maternal Mortality

by Ebuntemi | June 11, 2010 at 12:52 AM

Here's a post I wrote on Mommy Movement, a blog committed to reducing maternal mortality all over the world. … Read More»

Need: Share your birth stories! I'm writing a book and need birth stories from around the globe

by Carrie Lee | May 6, 2010 at 8:46 AM | Information Sharing

I am currently working on a book regarding childbirth and the issues surrounding maternal health. I would like to include the stories of women all over the world. … Read More»

Empowering Local Leaders to Solve Local Problems Worldwide

by sarahkhenry | March 31, 2010 at 1:19 PM | Opportunity Collaboration Fellowship

As a global community we committed to improve the health and survival of mothers and children by 2015 through the Millennium Development Goals. … Read More»