POWERING A MOVEMENT FOR MATERNAL NEWBORN HEALTH

This month, our research summaries cover the global decline in stillbirths, with significant disparities across regions; the high prevalence of Group B Streptococcus colonization and vertical transmission in low- and middle-income countries; the rising burden of AMR and its potential impact on maternal and child health; and more!

Countries like Kenya and India are taking proactive steps to integrate perinatal mental health services into their existing healthcare systems. By prioritizing mental health alongside physical health, they are working to ensure that women receive the comprehensive care they need.

In the pursuit of providing high-quality health services to improve health and well-being for all, transitioning to midwifery models of care represents a cost-effective strategy to optimize outcomes for women and newborns with minimal use of unnecessary interventions.This new paper from WHO offers an international definition, describes guiding principles, and reviews the advantages of adopting midwifery models of care.