Title: Make stillbirths count

Authors: Mahendra, Shanti and Blencowe, Hannah

Place: Geneva

Publisher: World health organization (WHO). The Partnership for maternal, newborn & child health (PMNCH)

Year: 2011

Journal: Knowledge summary / The Partnership for maternal, newborn & child health

Volume: 13

PAGE: --

Subject: Maternal Health – Lessons Learned

Keywords: pregnancy, maternal and child health, infant mortality, maternal health services, midwives

Abstract: To prevent stillbirths, pregnancy care is important. Screening during pregnancy for infections, high blood pressure can reduce stillbirths. During labour and delivery, emergency obstetric care and skilled professional birth attendants are critical to prevent stillbirths as well as maternal deaths.

URL: http://www.healthynewbornnetwork.org/hnn-content/uploads/PMNCH-Summary_Stillbirths.pdf

Document type: E-article