Childbirth Should Be Cause For Celebration, Not Fear

Unfortunately, our global society is failing: Every day, more than 800 women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, with most of those deaths entirely preventable.

Health care for women and expectant mothers is often considered a “report card” for the strength of a health system—and for global action towards health equity and human rights. That's because it is an issue that touches every aspect of a health system, from house visits, to referral networks, and from preventative check ups to surgical facilities.

In our efforts to reduce maternal mortality, we strengthen every aspect of a given health system. Believing in women’s rights as human rights, PIH focuses heavily on caring for women and expectant mothers. Around the world, we partner with ministries of health to improve health systems on behalf of women and their families. And across rural, underserved communities, we deliver comprehensive women’s and maternal health care to not only save lives, but also promote the right to health, safety, and autonomy among those marginalized by gender.