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The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

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UNFPA

Publication date

01 January 2011

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

180

State of the World's Midwifery

The State of the World's Midwifery 2011

Delivering Health, Saving Lives

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Report cover with title text

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UNFPA

Publication date

2014

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UNFPA

Number of pages

228

State of the World's Midwifery

The State of the World’s Midwifery 2014

A Universal Pathway. A Woman's Right to Health

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On 14 May 2017, dozens of countries around the world will observe Mother’s Day. It is a day to celebrate mothers everywhere, but also a moment to reflect on the risks that too many women still encounter on their journey to motherhood – and what can be done about it. See more here.

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