By Michele Goodwin* In 2000, nations throughout the world agreed to participate in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). One of the key objectives specifically targeted reducing pregnancy-related deaths. Nearly two dozen international organizations and 191 member state nations publicly committed to achieve eight goals, among them reducing maternal mortality. All but a few nations showed demonstrable progress. The United States was among the few nations to fail and …
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