An estimated 2·6 million third trimester stillbirths occurred in 2015 (uncertainty range 2·4–3·0
million). The number of stillbirths has reduced more slowly than has maternal mortality or …

Despite dramatic improvements in survival, nutrition, and education over recent decades,
today's children face an uncertain future. Climate change, ecological degradation, migrating …

Background Maternal and neonatal mortality rates remain high in many low-income and
middle-income countries. Different approaches for the improvement of birth outcomes have …

Background Previous estimates have highlighted a large global burden of stillbirths, with an
absence of reliable data from regions where most stillbirths occur. The Every Newborn …

… and qualitative aspects of the study, and D Osrin on quantitative aspects. J Borghi conducted
the … D Osrin and A Wade carried out the quantitative analysis. AM de L Costello and D Osrin …

Background Babies with low birthweight (<2500 g) are at increased risk of early mortality.
However, low birthweight includes babies born preterm and with fetal growth restriction, and …

The Healthy Cities movement has been in process for almost 30 years, and the features
needed to transform a city into a healthy one are becoming increasingly understood. What is …

Background National estimates for the numbers of babies born small for gestational age and
the comorbidity with preterm birth are unavailable. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of …

Background Low- and middle-income countries continue to experience a large burden of
stunting; 148 million children were estimated to be stunted, around 30–40% of all children in …

In this paper, we take a broad perspective on maternal health and place it in its wider context.
We draw attention to the economic and social vulnerability of pregnant women, and stress …