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Merck for Mothers . Transformational impact: Scaling and sustaining maternal health solutions. Rahway, NJ: Merck for mothers, 35 pp.

Annotation: This report documents maternal health solutions that have achieved sustainable impact and scale across different countries and contexts. It examines six case studies from Brazil, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Nigeria, and the United States that demonstrate successful strategies for expanding evidence-based maternal health interventions, from quality improvement in maternity facilities to community education about pregnancy complications. Through interviews with project leaders, the report analyzes how these initiatives achieved lasting impact by aligning with national priorities, partnering with governments and professional societies, and integrating solutions into existing health systems and policies to improve access to quality maternal care for underserved populations.

Keywords: Case studies, Initiatives, International health, Maternal health

Merck for Mothers. The U.S. maternal health crisis: It's time to reverse the trend. Rahway, NJ: Merck for Mothers,

Annotation: This digital report highlights the maternal mortality crisis in the United States and outlines Merk for Mothers' efforts to address it. The report describes how maternal mortality rates have risen in America since 1990, with Black women 3-4 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth-related causes than white women. It presents statistics showing approximately 60,000 near-deaths annually from pregnancy complications, with roughly two women dying every day, and up to 60% of these deaths being preventable, according to findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The report outlines Merck for Mothers' three-pronged approach to tackling the crisis through better data collection, the promotion of quality care standards, and community-based initiatives. It features partner organizations like Maternity Care Coalition in Philadelphia that provide support to vulnerable pregnant women, and introduces the Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative, a $10 million commitment to support local organizations addressing maternal health disparities across the country.

Keywords: Initiatives, Maternal health, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, Statistics, Trends, maternal mortality
   

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