Highlights

Adolescent pregnancy ( 483kb)

Maternal mortality ( 571kb)

Millennium Development Goal 5 ( 571kb)

MPS key messages ( 263kb)

Skilled birth attendants ( 577kb)

Q&A Why do so many women still die in pregnancy or childbirth?

KEY MESSAGES OF MAKING PREGNANCY SAFER ARE:

- Every pregnancy should be wanted.
- All pregnant women and their infants should be able to access and receive skilled care.
- All women should be able to reach a functioning health facility to obtain appropriate care for themselves or their newborns when complications arise during pregnancy, delivery or the postpartum period.
- Safe pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood are basic human rights.