Historically, childbirth has claimed the lives of many mothers and children. Medical advances have reduced the number of fatalities due to childbirth, but in some areas of the world, childbirth can still be a hazardous affair. Using online or print resources, identify areas where childbirth fatalities are still high. What are the reasons for these fatalities? What are the social and economic impacts? What steps can these areas and the world take toward reducing the number of fatalities due to childbirth?
