Focus Quote by Leana S. Wen

Improved maternal health benefits the whole of society.

— Isabella Lovin

Protecting the lives of women in childbirth and in their postpartum months should be a common priority.

— Abigail Spanberger

...thousands of women could be saved each year if they had access to skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth, and access to emergency obstetric…

— Lee Jong-wook

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

— Jessica Capshaw

Pregnancy forces you to put your health first.

— Stephanie Ruhle

All that is needed for the majority of labors to go well is a healthy, pregnant woman who has loving support in labor, self-confidence…

— Sheila Kitzinger

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

With women composing nearly half the American workforce and increasingly serving as the primary breadwinner for families, we can't afford to treat pregnant women…

— Valerie Jarrett

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

— Melinda Gates

It is incumbent upon us to respond to the unique needs of military women and ensure they receive proper care during the first year…

— Susan Collins

We should work to guarantee that there is a midwife or health worker by every woman's side during childbirth.

— Liya Kebede

“Pregnancy seems designed to prepare you for life as a mother. You start making sacrifices nine months before the child is born, so by…

— Brett Kiellerop-Morris