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Pregnancy and childbirth should be safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere.

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Team EMC at Boston Marathon

When Therese went into early labor in rural Alaska, she received maternity care that saved her life. Now she’s running to support Every Mother Counts at the Boston Marathon to ensure everyone receives the essential maternity care they need, no matter where they are.

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The Issue

800+
WOMEN DIE
EVERY DAY
from complications related
to pregnancy and
childbirth.
That’s
1 WOMAN
EVERY
2 MINUTES.
And yet,
almost all maternal deaths are preventable.

Our Approach

All people should have access to quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care. ​​We are raising awareness about the maternal health crisis, investing in community-based solutions, and mobilizing for policy change.

 

Our Impact at a Glance

More than

1.5 million

women, families, and healthcare workers supported.

Over

$42 million

invested to support awareness raising, community-led solutions, and advocacy for systems change.

Over

600,000

individuals engaged in advancing maternal health and birth equity.

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Be Part of the Solution

Make a commitment to provide quality, respectful, and equitable maternity care for all.