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Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Annually, an estimated 1.2 million fresh stillbirths (FSB) and 1 million early neonatal deaths (END) occur on the birthday. The progression to FSB and/or END…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 21, 2015 Background: Beginning in 2010, Peru initiated the implementation of epidemiological surveillance of fetal-neonatal mortality with the objectives of determining the magnitude,…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 20, 2015 Background: A 2003 situation analysis of female genital fistula in Bangladesh estimated a case load of 71000 – 100, 000 for the population of 160 million people.…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Neonatal mortality continues to be a significant global health problem. The first day of life is the most dangerous day for mothers and babies everywhere, especially in…

Presentation at the Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference, October 19, 2015 Background: To prevent PPH, uterotonic must be given immediately after birth. This is the same period where attention to newborn breathing is essential. Helping Babies…

Course: Managing Prolonged and Obstructed Labor Source: Jhpiego Language: English Intended users: Midwives, nurses, physicians and other skilled birth attendants Overview: This module is created for frontline health workers who are able to provide the…