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Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Francis Day-Stirk will focus her presentation on some key aspects of the Lancet Commission on Women and Health report, namely the role of midwives as critical players in the…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Over the last 50 years, global attention on women’s health has transitioned from a focus on children and mothers as their biological and social caregivers; an emphasis on the…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Most maternal and infant deaths occur in the days and weeks following childbirth, yet, this is the most neglected period for the provision of quality care. In…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: Of all preventive interventions, breastfeeding has the greatest potential impact on child survival, yet only 40% of babies in the developing world are exclusively…