Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period. Each stage should be a positive experience, ensuring women and their babies reach their full potential for health and well-being.
Welcome to the maternal health component of the WHO maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (MNCAH) e-handbook. This essential resource provides comprehensive guidance to improve maternal health globally. Addressing the alarming 295 000 annual maternal deaths from preventable complications, the e-handbook highlights cost-effective interventions such as antenatal care, skilled birth ...
Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the latest estimates released in a report by United Nations agencies today. This report, Trends in maternal mortality, reveals alarming setbacks for women’s health over recent years, as maternal deaths either increased or stagnated in nearly all regions of the world. “While pregnancy should be a time of immense ...
Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity.
University of South Florida: MCHSO symposium explores policy, systems shaping maternal and child health
The Maternal and Child Health Student Organization (MCHSO) at the USF College of Public Health (COPH) recently brought together students, faculty, community leaders and policymakers for its 17th ...
This 15-hour certificate program is offered to individuals interested in exploring the field of maternal and child health (MCH) and learning about programs and policies that support MCH ...
Louisiana is addressing the maternal and child health crisis by offering coverage for doula services, which provide support to mothers during pregnancy, labor and delivery.