Every minute a woman dies during pregnancy and childbirth. Newborns are more vulnerable.

Together we can prevent these silent tragedies.

Dear all,

On the occasion of Mother's Day 2010, we invite the global community to support our efforts to provide quality facility care to all women and newborn.

We will ensure that:

- Quality skilled care is provided for all women during pregnancy, childbirth and the immediate postnatal period.

- Facilities in communities and districts have required skilled staff and are equipped with key supplies and vital commodities needed to save women's and newborns' lives.

- Care to pregnant women to manage life-threatening complications and reduce pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity.

Mothers and their newborns around the world should thrive and celebrate many Mother’s Days in the years to come. 

Click on http://www.who.int/making_pregnancy_safer/events/2010/happy_mother_day_2010/en/index.html