The phenomenon of giving birth with no one present (NOP) is concentrated in regions of the world with the worst maternal and newborn indicators, such as Nigeria, Niger, India, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. Delivering with NOP brings untold suffering to women and children, including permanent disability and maternal and newborn deaths. There are, however, steps the maternal health community can take to decrease the number of women who deliver with NOP in the short- and long-term…read more