• Unfortunately, while the knowledge of most of the interventions needed to improve maternal and newborn survival has advanced remarkably since the adoption of the MDGs, healthcare systems in many LMICs do not effectively deliver currently recommended life-saving maternal and newborn health interventions including antenatal and post-natal care [ 1 , 13 ]. (springer.com)
  • In Africa, most of the causes of maternal, newborn and under-five deaths can be prevented with the existing cost-effective interventions. (who.int)
  • Many of the causes of maternal and newborn mortality are preventable and can be managed by skilled providers with adequate resources. (iawg.net)
  • This project involved working with households, saving groups, sub county and district leaders, transporters and village health teams in diagnosing causes of maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity, developing action plans to address these issues, taking action and learning from action in a cyclical manner. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The Global Maternal Newborn Health Conference gathered more than 1,000 policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and advocates from all over the world to discuss existing challenges in reaching under-served women and practical solutions. (mhtf.org)
  • Our Research Centre Director is at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference, which is taking place in Cape Town this week (IMNCH2023.org). (up.ac.za)
  • To make global partners familiar with the Guide for strengthening implementation of home-based records, it was officially launched through two major global gatherings: Quality of Care (QoC) Network Webinar (online, April 20), and International Conference (The International Maternal Newborn Health Conference: IMNHC 2023, Cape Town, May 10) with a total of more than 400 participants from 80 countries. (go.jp)
  • This is the current list of sessions that CHAI is participating in at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC) in Cape Town, South Africa from May 8-11, 2023. (clintonhealthaccess.org)
  • FIGO, ICM, ICN and IPA announced that they have partnered to launch the Together We Can campaign to advocate for safer pregnancy, better birth and healthier childhoods and to ensure that the healthcare practitioners who care for mothers, newborns and children are at the centre of health policy decisions. (figo.org)
  • Improving quality of care for mothers and newborns, supporting universal rights of women throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. (iawg.net)
  • Babies born to obese mothers are at increased risk of a range of complications including admission to neonatal care, macrosomia (excessive birth weight), low Apgar score [a test that assesses the health of newborns immediately after birth], and death. (nccor.org)
  • The estimates suggest that babies of obese mothers had about 50 percent greater odds of their baby dying in the first four weeks of life (adjusted odds ratio 1.46) than women who were of optimum weight, even after adjusting for certain factors known to affect the risk of neonatal death including maternal age, educational level, and birth order. (nccor.org)
  • Findings inform the recommendation of indicators for tracking progress of critical postnatal care interventions for mothers and newborns. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Methods We conducted a case-control study of blood group O Rh(D) positive mothers according to the occurrence of ABO-HDFN in newborns. (researchsquare.com)
  • Seventy-six pairs of newborns and their biological mothers were selected. (bvsalud.org)
  • After a periodontal examination, the mother-child pairs were divided into two groups according to their maternal periodontal clinical status: mothers with (Group A, n=33) or without periodontitis (Group B, n=43). (bvsalud.org)
  • WHO leads by coordinating metrics related to maternal and newborn health. (springer.com)
  • The Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda and the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's, and Adolescent's Health 2016-2030 aim to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, disability, and enhancement of well-being. (springer.com)
  • However, information and data on measuring countries' progress are limited given the variety of methodological challenges of measuring care around the time of birth, when most maternal and neonatal deaths and morbidities occur. (springer.com)
  • The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) has joined forces with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the International Pediatric Association (IPA) to launch the Together We Can campaign to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. (figo.org)
  • A new joint report by the organisations has revealed that 75 per cent of all maternal, newborn and child deaths occur in just 20 countries and that these deaths are largely preventable. (figo.org)
  • ICN chief executive Dr Frances Hughes explained: "The Together We Can campaign demonstrates the critical role of the health workforce in reducing maternal, newborn and child deaths. (figo.org)
  • From May 1, 2010, to Dec 31, 2011, we included 314,623 women attending 357 health facilities in 29 countries (2538 had a maternal near miss and 486 maternal deaths occurred). (nih.gov)
  • Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target 3.1 is to reduce maternal mortality to less than 70 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • To eliminate preventable maternal, stillborn, neonatal, and child deaths and promote the well-being of women, newborns, children, and adolescents using a rights-based, multi-sec- toral approach and universal access to evi- dence-informed integrated RMNCAH essential interventions provided through a continuum of care. (who.int)
  • Most of these deaths are preventable with timely access to proven maternal and newborn health interventions [ 1 , 13 ]. (springer.com)
  • 64% of global maternal deaths, 50% of newborn deaths, and 51% of stillbirths occur in the 29 countries with 2023 UN Humanitarian Appeals. (iawg.net)
  • Despite the concentration of maternal and infant deaths in the early postnatal period, information on the content and quality of postnatal care interventions is not routinely collected in most low and middle-income countries. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Our work on stillbirth prevention and fetal growth restriction using the Umbiflow, a hand-held low-cost device which can be used at primary health care level, fits very well into this agenda of improving maternal and fetal outcomes. (up.ac.za)
  • This urban disadvantage in maternal health outcomes is largely due to the dearth of skilled birth attendants , such as doctors and midwives , in poor urban areas. (wilsoncenter.org)
  • In 2015, the World Health Organization launched Mother and Newborn Information for Tracking Outcomes and Results (MoNITOR), a technical advisory group to WHO. (springer.com)
  • However, its countless impacts on maternal and newborn health outcomes (as well as health disparities worldwide) have only recently gained global attention. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Climate change can also impact environmental issues such as air quality and access to safe food and water, which in turn impacts maternal and newborn health outcomes. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Exposure to both indoor and outdoor air pollution contributes to adverse pregnancy and newborn health outcomes. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Epidural analgesia use as a marker for physician approach to birth: Implications for maternal and newborn outcomes. (afar.info)
  • The study objective was to determine if a family physician's overall approach to maternity care, cis measured by average use of epidural analgesia, was associated with maternal and fetal outcomes. (afar.info)
  • INVESTIGATE the impact of quality maternal and newborn care and in particular the contribution of midwifery, on maternal, newborn, and related outcomes across diverse settings. (qmnc.org)
  • This paper reflects on gains, challenges and lessons learnt from working with communities to improve maternal and newborn health in rural Uganda. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Certification: Maternal Newborn Nursing (RNC-MNN) by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License . (mynextmove.org)
  • Awarded second place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Award in the Maternal-Child Health/Prenatal Nursing Childbirth category, Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive, multimedia learning experience that focuses on must-know information to meet the needs of today's students and instructors. (biggerbooks.com)
  • Davis Advantage for Maternal-Newborn Nursing combines an easy-to-read textbook with an innovative online program to create an immersive learning experience for students and an integrated solution for instructors, whether you're teaching traditionally or virtually. (biggerbooks.com)
  • This family-focused text that provides comprehensive coverage of maternal-newborn nursing and women's health with special attention to evidence-based practice, cultural competence, critical thinking, professionalism, patient education, and home/community care. (libribook.com)
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  • Assure your mastery of maternal and newborn nursing knowledge while honing your critical-thinking and test-taking skills. (matthewsbooks.com)
  • The 3rd Edition of this popular resource features approximately 1,300 multiple-choice and alternate-format questions that reflect the latest advances in maternal-newborn nursing and the latest NCLEX-RN test plan. (matthewsbooks.com)
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  • If substantial reductions in maternal mortality are to be achieved, universal coverage of life-saving interventions need to be matched with comprehensive emergency care and overall improvements in the quality of maternal health care. (nih.gov)
  • Methods: Six of the indicators are about maternal health, five are for newborn health and four are general cross-cutting indicators. (unu.edu)
  • The estimates represent the most up to date, internationally-comparable MMEIG estimates of maternal mortality, using refined input data and methods from previous rounds. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • This article describes important principles and specific methods of fluid, electrolyte, and nutrition (FEN) management in newborns, with a special focus on patients with complex fluid and electrolyte requirements. (medscape.com)
  • Maternal health services in Pa- tance of temperament and body fluids, are kistan also depend primarily on TBAs and the most common care providers. (who.int)
  • To use any of TBAs on reducing maternal and infant mor- the maternal health services of the formal tality was not significant when proper re- health care sector, women must go to the ferral systems for essential obstetric and town of Sehwan to visit a government-run neonatal care were lacking [ 7,8 ]. (who.int)
  • Objective: To assess the feasibility of applying the World Health Organization's proposed 15 indicators of quality of care for maternal and newborn health at health-facility level in low- and middle-income settings. (unu.edu)
  • He went on to add: "It is critical that we provide much needed antenatal care during pregnancy, deliver them safely with healthy newborns, look after their wellbeing during the postnatal period and give the children healthier childhoods. (figo.org)
  • High coverage of essential interventions did not imply reduced maternal mortality in the health-care facilities we studied. (nih.gov)
  • Home-based records are a people-centered tool for ensuring a quality continuum of care for maternal, newborn and child health. (go.jp)
  • You'll not only find the must-know, evidence-based coverage of the theory and clinical knowledge you need to deliver the very best maternal-newborn care, but also a full unit devoted to caring for women's health across the lifespan. (biggerbooks.com)
  • Rachael Morris , Partner at Browne Jacobson spoke on how this session would mark World Patient Safety Day which this year has a theme of safe maternal and newborn care. (brownejacobson.com)
  • Using interrupted time series design, we estimated the impact of RapidSMS on uptake of maternal and newborn health services including antenatal care (ANC), health facility delivery and vaccination coverage. (springer.com)
  • Preventing maternal and newborn mortality with quality, respectful, and dignified care from pregnancy through the postpartum period. (iawg.net)
  • Our work on this issue is led by the Maternal and Newborn Health Sub-Working Group -a dedicated group of IAWG members who set the priorities and advance research, practice, and advocacy for maternal and newborn care in humanitarian settings. (iawg.net)
  • We assessed the validity of a set of postnatal care indicators that reflect a range of recommended interventions for both mother and newborn and have potential to be included in household surveys for monitoring of population-level coverage. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Improved measurement of the coverage of maternal and newborn postnatal care is warranted to monitor progress in maternal and newborn care globally. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • Women and men reported increased awareness about birth preparedness, improved newborn care practices and more male involvement in maternal and newborn health. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The best quality data elements were those that aligned with Gombe's health program priorities, particularly older health programs, and those that reflected contact indicators rather than indicators related to the provision of commodities or content of care.CONCLUSION: This case study from Gombe State, Nigeria, demonstrates the high potential for effective monitoring of maternal and neonatal health using DHIS2. (medfloss.org)
  • Topic: Leveraging Geospatial Intelligence/Evidence to Inform Maternal and Newborn Health Care (MNHC) Infrastructure Investment. (clintonhealthaccess.org)
  • IDENTIFY and describe aspects of care that optimize or disturb physiology for all childbearing women, people and their fetus/newborn/infant. (qmnc.org)
  • In a competent and professional manner, the Contractor will provide leadership and direction to the Maternal Newborn Care physicians at Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC). (medical-careers.net)
  • Provide active medical leadership for the low risk maternal and newborn care physicians working out of PLC. (medical-careers.net)
  • Develop and maintain close relationships with key maternal newborn care partners (including Site Administration and Obstetrics and Pediatric Program Leads). (medical-careers.net)
  • Review and manage patient concerns, complaints, and incidents involving maternal newborn care physicians at SHC and ensure appropriate resolution. (medical-careers.net)
  • Collaborate with other DFM Maternal Newborn Care Site Chiefs and the Section Chief to establish and implement policies and practices involving maternal and newborn care in the Calgary Zone. (medical-careers.net)
  • Time and interest to commit to advancing maternal newborn care at the PLC. (medical-careers.net)
  • This includes technical and policy support in the areas of primary health care, community health, child maternal and newborn health, early child development, health system strengthening and during emergencies. (unicef.org)
  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) Problems in newborns may develop Before birth while the fetus is growing During labor and delivery After birth About 9% of newborns need special care after birth due to prematurity, problems. (msdmanuals.com)
  • We specifically look at the number of births following Typhoon Haiyan, the development of maternal and neonatal care guidelines and a training program used to implement the guidelines. (who.int)
  • Therefore, the main aim of this study was assessing the availability of Maternal, Newborn care and Child health (MNCHS) services at primary health care unit during COVID-19 outbreak. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Road map was adopted by Resolution AFR/RC54/R9 as the regional strategy for reducing maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality. (who.int)
  • Lessons from maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) services show that community empowerment, participation and ownership of locally-based interventions are essential for increasing utilization and access to services. (who.int)
  • We report the main findings of the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health (WHOMCS), which aimed to assess the burden of complications related to pregnancy, the coverage of key maternal health interventions, and use of the maternal severity index (MSI) in a global network of health facilities. (nih.gov)
  • We regarded coverage of key maternal health interventions as the proportion of the target population who received an indicated intervention (eg, the proportion of women with eclampsia who received magnesium sulphate). (nih.gov)
  • Reported mortality in countries with a high or very high maternal mortality ratio was two-to-three-times higher than that expected for the assessed severity despite a high coverage of essential interventions. (nih.gov)
  • In an effort to improve access to proven maternal and newborn health interventions, Rwanda implemented a mobile phone (mHealth) monitoring system called RapidSMS. (springer.com)
  • Advocating for evidence-informed interventions and draw attention to barriers to implementation of maternal and newborn health (MNH). (iawg.net)
  • Household surveys provide a rich basis for interventions coverage indicators on reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) at the country first administrative level (regions or provinces). (bmj.com)
  • We will continue focusing on reducing maternal, newborn and child mortality by supporting the introduction and scale-up of high impact interventions. (unicef.org)
  • Providing maternal, newborn and child health services was further complicated by the damage done to critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges, which made access more difficult and by the wide range of policies and guidelines which were been used to guide interventions by the more than 200 foreign medical teams and international organizations responding. (who.int)
  • The study group consisted of 81 newborns who were hospitalized for prematurity or term-intrauterine growth retardation. (uwi.edu)
  • This study investigated the effect of paternal and maternal silent coeliac disease on birthweight and gestational age in newborns. (uwi.edu)
  • Many issues that affect newborns are related to the gestational age because it reflects the newborn's degree of physical maturity at birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • ABSTRACT Maternal mortality, infant mortality and neonatal mortality are high in Pakistan where maternal health services depend upon traditional birth attendants (TBAs). (who.int)
  • Climate-related disasters are linked to increased gestational complications , like high blood pressure, dehydration, and kidney failure, as well as pregnancy loss, low birthweight, preterm birth, and delivery or newborn complications. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Among 49 states and the District of Columbia, the percentage of newborns breastfed between birth and discharge from the hospital increased from 83.3% in 2021 to 85.2% in 2022. (cdc.gov)
  • These include premature newborns with very low birth weight (VLBW) and extremely low birth weight (ELBW), as well as infants who have undergone abdominal surgery and those who have sepsis. (medscape.com)
  • Newborns with TTN have breathing problems soon after birth, usually starting within 1 to 2 hours. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is defined as the failure of the normal circulatory transition that occurs after birth. (medscape.com)
  • Problems in a newborn may have begun before birth. (msdmanuals.com)
  • VATI RN Maternal Newborn 2022-2023 Guide A charge nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about substance use disorders during pregnancy. (knoowy.com)
  • The H6 Global Initiative to Accelerate Support for Maternal and Newborn Health aims to significantly reduce maternal and newborn mortality in countries with the highest incidences of maternal and newborn illness and death. (gc.ca)
  • To evaluate the influence of the mother's periodontal clinical status on the prevalence of periodontal pathogens in newborns. (bvsalud.org)
  • These findings force us to see the global burden of obesity on reproductive health in a new perspective, where complications attributable to maternal obesity in low-income countries may far outnumber the burden seen in affluent countries. (nccor.org)
  • Preterm (Premature) Newborns A preterm newborn is a baby delivered before 37 weeks of gestation. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Community capacities and resources must be harnessed to complement supply side initiatives addressing high maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Uganda. (biomedcentral.com)
  • World Health Organization (WHO), United Nation Children's Fund (UNICEF)and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have recently published a guide to strengthen the implementation of home-based records for maternal, newborn, and child health (the Guide). (go.jp)
  • There is strong evidence that climate change impacts affect pregnancy and newborn health directly, as well as indirectly due to structural or infrastructure changes where pregnant people and their newborns live. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • In this study, correlation analysis was conducted on the occurrence and development of ABO-HDFN by detecting maternal peripheral blood VE-cadherin level and IgG anti-A /B titer in late pregnancy, in order to provide theoretical basis for prenatal diagnosis and early prevention and treatment of ABO-HDFN. (researchsquare.com)
  • Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is a breathing disorder seen shortly after delivery, most often in early term or late preterm babies. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Depending on when they are born, preterm newborns have underdeveloped organs, which may not be ready to function outside of. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health: progress report 2010-2011: highlights. (who.int)
  • MoNITOR held two meetings to review ongoing measurement efforts, map maternal and newborn indicators and data sources, and assess gaps. (springer.com)
  • WHO is also building a simpler, real-time, integrated database for maternal and newborn indicators included in the Global Strategy. (springer.com)
  • Quality of routine facility data for monitoring priority maternal and newborn indicators in DHIS2: A case study from Gombe State, Nigeria. (medfloss.org)
  • Using data from DHIS2 as well as external facility-level and population-level household surveys, we reviewed three data quality dimensions-completeness and timeliness, internal consistency, and external consistency-and considered the opportunities for improvement.RESULTS: Of 14 priority maternal and neonatal health indicators that could be tracked through facility-based data, 12 were included in Gombe's DHIS2. (medfloss.org)
  • The leading causes of both maternal and newborn death in humanitarian settings are considered to be preventable. (iawg.net)
  • The maternal conduct most deliveries (Z. Fatmi, S. Luby, mortality ratio, the infant mortality rate and unpublished report, 1998). (who.int)
  • The work is focused in areas of the world where maternal and infant mortality rates are highest due to isolation, poverty and limited services. (umcmission.org)
  • Food shortages can lead to poor maternal nutrition , which increases the risk of low birthweight-and even infant mortality. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Objective To study the value of maternal vascular endothelial cadherin (VE-cadherin) level and anti-A/B IgG titer in the prenatal diagnosis of ABO hemolytic disease. (researchsquare.com)
  • Then the level of maternal VE-cadherin and anti-A /B IgG titer of the two groups were compared and analyzed, and their correlation with total bilirubin in children, and their value for the prenatal diagnosis of ABO-HDFN was analyzed. (researchsquare.com)
  • Conclusion The level of maternal VE-cadherin and anti-A/B IgG titer have important reference value for the prenatal diagnosis of ABO-HDFN, and they have good joint diagnostic efficacy. (researchsquare.com)
  • Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) generally refers to alloimmune hemolytic disease of the fetus or newborn caused by maternal blood group incompatibility. (researchsquare.com)
  • can affect the growing fetus and negatively impact the health of the newborn. (msdmanuals.com)
  • This participatory program, which focused on building the capacity of community stakeholders, was able to improve local awareness of maternal and newborn health practices and instigate local action to improve access to healthcare. (biomedcentral.com)
  • On April 13, in partnership with UNFPA and the Wilson Center, the Maternal Health Task Force co-hosted a policy dialogue to review priorities, evaluate progress, and reignite efforts in the maternal newborn health field. (mhtf.org)
  • Globally, considerable improvement in maternal, newborn, and child survival has been registered over the MDG era, with the maternal mortality ratio (MMR) reduced by 45% and under-five mortality reduced by more than half (53%) by 2015 [ 4 ]. (springer.com)
  • Create and implement policies in the United States and globally to address the impact of climate change on maternal and newborn health. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • Travel to South Africa for 10-weeks to examine nutrition as it relates to maternal and newborn health. (studyabroad.com)
  • In contrast to traditional refugee camps, which have mainly been in rural areas, cities and other urban settings can offer refugees greater economic opportunities, a degree of anonymity, and better access to services-at least in theory, said Mary Nell, executive director of the Maternal Health Task Force, at the Wilson Center on May 31 . (wilsoncenter.org)
  • By uniting and working as one partnership they could do more to accelerate action by partners and countries to achieve Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health). (wikipedia.org)
  • Reducing under-five child and maternal mortality by two-thirds and three-quarters between 1990 and 2015 were two of the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) [ 3 ]. (springer.com)
  • Pacific Island Forum leaders are being urged to take concrete action on improving maternal, new born and child health (MNCH) throughout the Pacific region. (com.pg)
  • PMNCH was launched in September 2005 when 80 organizations belonging to the Partnership for Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health, the Healthy Newborn Partnership and the Child Survival Partnership joined forces. (wikipedia.org)
  • In a linked comment, Ellen Nohr from Aarhus University in Denmark says, "The findings from sub-Saharan Africa are in accordance with previous studies on maternal obesity and neonatal survival from high income countries, which is reassuring in a scientific sense but also alarming. (nccor.org)
  • Ocular anterior segment in 3 newborn infants with bilateral total cataract and anterior uveitis related to endogenous Spiroplasma ixodetis infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Principles of Pediatric Environmental Health: How Are Newborns, Infants, and Toddlers Exposed To and Affected by Toxicants? (cdc.gov)
  • Newborns and infants exhibit unique vulnerabilities to environmental toxicants. (cdc.gov)
  • How toxicants enter the body - the routes of exposure - will be considered in the context of some health effects in newborns, infants, and toddlers. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, calcium transport in newborns and infants is about five times the rate in adults. (cdc.gov)
  • The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of RapidSMS on the utilization of maternal and newborn health services in Rwanda. (springer.com)
  • Based on survey data, the implementation of RapidSMS did not appear to increase uptake of the maternal and newborn health services we studied in Rwanda. (springer.com)
  • Increased severity of floods may lead to standing water, which can increase infection and disease, and creates barriers to accessing maternal health services. (newsecuritybeat.org)
  • UNICEF is supporting the coordination of health partners at national and county level and is working to help ensure continuity of maternal, newborn and child health services. (unicef.org)
  • TBAs need training and to be linked with the formal health sector to effect change and to decrease maternal and neonatal mortality. (who.int)
  • The United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) - comprising WHO, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the World Bank Group and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (UNDESA/Population Division) has collaborated with external technical experts on a new round of estimates covering 2000 to 2020. (healthynewbornnetwork.org)
  • In utero exposure to maternal hyperglycemia has been associated with increased risk of obesity later in life. (populationmedicine.org)
  • On May 31, please join Save the Children, the Maternal Health Task Force, and the Wilson Center's Maternal Health Initiative and Urban Sustainability Laboratory for a discussion on the issues and lessons learned in responding to the needs of displaced persons in urban areas, with an emphasis on maternal and newborn health. (wilsoncenter.org)