Good News…

Number of maternal deaths worldwide has halved in the last 35 years

The number of mothers dying as a result of pregnancy has declined precipitously in the last several decades due to reduced poverty rates, improved physical and mental health services, healthier lifestyles, increased access to contraceptives, and more. In 1985, nearly 600,000 mothers died every year worldwide. Today, it’s half that.

From:  Spark of Genius

I’m horrified to know that 600,000 mothers died every year world wide and NOW ONLY 300,000 women DIE!  That’s still outrageous.  How many men die from having a child????  And women are still not treated fairly, or with respect.