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U.N. Report: Too Many Girls too Young to Give Birth (CNN)

Post Date: 10/30/2013

A United Nations report describes the extent of child and teen pregnancy and its effect of maternal mortality. A telling… [Read More]

A Mother’s Risk (The Washington Post)

Post Date: 07/24/2013

A powerful photo essay from 2008 paints a stark picture of the fear and pain faced by mothers in Sierra… [Read More]

The High Toll of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CNN)

Post Date: 07/23/2013

A small photo gallery tells the story of mothers in Africa who lack access to safe labor and delivery services…. [Read More]

Space-Age Technology Could Help Cut Maternal Deaths (Guardian)

Post Date: 06/24/2013

Neoprene and velcro have been incorporated into an experimental “anti-shock” garment that aims to slow postpartum hemorrhaging. If used in… [Read More]

Save the Children Mothers’ Index: 10 Worst Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Guardian)

Post Date: 05/06/2013

Save the Children released its 2013 index rating countries according to their rate of maternal and child mortality, as well… [Read More]

Maternal Deaths Focus Harsh Light on Uganda (New York Times)

Post Date: 07/29/2011

Uganda serves as a powerful example of the challenge of helping developing countries develop healthcare infrastructure in the midst of… [Read More]