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Every day, 830 women around the world die of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. The majority of these deaths are preventable. That’s why we’re launching #WithoutMom, a campaign asking the world to join the fight to end maternal mortality. Learn more 👇 (1/8) 
Most maternal deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, where women struggle to receive the high-quality, respectful care they need before, during & after pregnancy. But maternal mortality isn’t just a problem in the developing world. #WithoutMom (2/8)
In the US, more moms die of pregnancy-related causes than in any other developed country. The US is one of the only developed countries where the number of women dying during pregnancy or childbirth is on the rise. #WithoutMom (3/8)
The racial disparity at play here is appalling. Black moms in the US are 3-4x more likely to die from complications from pregnancy or childbirth than white moms. Racism, not race, is the risk factor driving these preventable deaths. #WithoutMom (4/8)
It bears repeating: the majority of these deaths are preventable. The causes of maternal mortality run deep, but the solutions are within reach. If we can provide the right care, in the right place, at the right times, we can save thousands of lives. #WithoutMom (5/8)
Organizations around the world are already doing incredible work to combat a world #WithoutMom. Follow & support them: @BlkMamasMatter @everymomcounts @UNFPA @UNICEFUSA @BirthEquity @WRAglobal @PATHtweets (6/8)
Here at @RockefellerFdn we’re committed to using more and better data to strengthen countries’ health systems, helping them deliver quality, equitable care to those who need it most—so we never have to imagine a world #WithoutMom (7/8)
Moms raise us, and they raise us up. But we’ve been failing them. The world loses when we lose moms. This #MothersDay, join us in the fight to end preventable maternal deaths. RT & share what you wouldn't have been able to accomplish #WithoutMom (8/8)
