Of these maternal deaths, 46 percent occur during the first six weeks after birth.

"I would like to see us not go back to a time when illegal abortion was the leading cause of maternal death in this country."

However, having these items was shown to have a protective effect on maternal deaths.

The historical level of maternal deaths is probably around 1 in 100 births.

Yet, numbers are needed for planning in order to reduce the problem of maternal death.

Yet, numbers are needed for planning in order to reduce maternal deaths.

More than 90% of maternal deaths occur in developing countries.

It treated 760 mothers that year, without any maternal deaths.

These countries are estimated to account for 97% of maternal and child deaths worldwide.

Since the law was passed, abortion has risen to the third leading cause of maternal death in the country.