Quality of midwife-provided intrapartum Care in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia
Posted onProfiles of Maternal and Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings: Conflict in Syria
Posted onWomen and children living in conflict or post-conflict settings are particularly vulnerable. The collapse of health infrastructure, issues related to gender-based violence and a lack of access to high quality health care—particularly during pregnancy and delivery—is having devastating consequences for maternal and newborn health in Syria…read more
Caesarean births ‘boom’ is endangering women’s lives in Bangladesh
Posted onTrial of labour or elective repeat caesarean delivery: Are women making an informed decision at Kenyatta national hospital?
Posted onTreatment options for severe pulmonary embolism during pregnancy and the postpartum period: A systematic review
Posted onImplementing the WHO Safe Childbirth Checklist: Lessons learnt on a quality improvement initiative to improve mother and newborn care at Gobabis District Hospital, Namibia
Posted onProfiles of Maternal and Newborn Health in Humanitarian Settings: Ebola Virus Outbreak
Posted onHumanitarian crises—defined as events or series of events that represent a critical threat to the health, safety, security or wellbeing of a community or other large group of people—present unique challenges for women and children. This three-part series will explore maternal and newborn health issues through the lens of three humanitarian settings, starting with an example of an infectious disease outbreak…read more