Death Quote by Gabrielle Palmer

Improved maternal health benefits the whole of society.

— Isabella Lovin

Maternal health remains a staggering challenge, particularly in the developing world. Globally, a woman dies from complications in childbirth every minute.

— Jessica Capshaw

“When researchers looked at all the possible means of preventing infant and young child death they found that improving breastfeeding practices could prevent more…

— Gabrielle Palmer

Prenatal care is one of the most effective ways to reduce maternal mortality because it identifies complications or high risks before emergency situations.

— Liya Kebede

In order to improve maternal health, we have to focus on improving all women's health and access to care - not just during labor…

— Leana S. Wen

Women around the world should have a tool that helps them plan their pregnancies.

— Melinda Gates

We are convinced that universal health coverage, with strong primary care and essential financial protection, is the key to achieving the ambitious health targets…

— Tedros Adhanom

A few countries like Sri Lanka and Honduras have led the way in slashing maternal mortality.

— Nicholas D. Kristof

We know that the way to decrease unplanned pregnancies and abortions is to make birth control and family planning services accessible and affordable, not…

— Jeanne Shaheen

As the largest contributor to the United Nations and funder of international family planning, the U.S. is in a unique position to continue to…

— Mike Quigley

If we're going to make progress on this issue [of contraception], we have to be really clear about what our agenda is. We're not…

— Melinda Gates

The U.N. Population Fund has a maternal health program in some Cameroon hospitals, but it doesn't operate in this region. It's difficult to expand,…

— Nicholas D. Kristof