Sub-Working Group on Maternal and Newborn Health

Reducing preventable maternal and newborn mortality and inequities in access to quality care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

Overview

The IAWG Maternal and Newborn Health sub-working group is a dedicated group of IAWG members who advocate and provide technical guidance for evidence-based maternal and newborn health programming for crisis-affected populations. You can download a designed overview of the Sub-Working Group here.

Priority Objectives

To advocate for and support renewed investment in improving access and quality of essential maternal and newborn health care, with emphasis on the Minimum Initial Service Package for Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crisis Situations (MISP)
To support the implementation of global guidelines and indicators in humanitarian-affected countries
To strengthen collaboration with development and cross-sector initiatives to support frontline implementers efforts to improve access to quality care

Leadership

Building Foundation for Development (BFD), Yemen
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
International Rescue Committee (IRC)

A medical professional examines a newborn who is being held by their parent.

Approaching Implementation of Respectful Maternity Care in Humanitarian Settings

Report
3/4/2022

Cover of the report shows two adults and a baby in a center completing some medical paperwork.

Success Depends on Collaboration: Cross-Sector Technical Brief on Maternal and Newborn Health and Nutrition in Humanitarian Settings

Report
4/4/2022

Maternal and Newborn Health

Learn more about the state and priorities of maternal and newborn health during humanitarian settings.