Maternal health refers to a pregnant person's health and well-being, before, during, and after pregnancy. This includes physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Maternal health strives to prevent health conditions that complicate a pregnancy and negatively impact the pregnant person's health, which can sometimes be fatal.
Maternal and Infant Health
Maternal health is the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. By ensuring that women get high-quality care during and after pregnancy, infants can get a healthy start to life.