Millennium Development Goal 5
Improve Maternal Health
The Millennium Development Goal number 5 is to improve maternal health. Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. While motherhood is often a positive and fulfilling experience, for too many women it can be associated with suffering, ill-health and even death. The major direct causes of maternal morbidy and mortaility include haemorrhage, infections, high blood pressusre, unsafe abortion, and obstructed labour.
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"This is the start of something new and important. As the Declaration emphasizes we are determined to do our utmost to ensure that every woman has the best opportunity for a safe delivery, so that every child has the best possible start in life. " ⁓ UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND