UNFPA on Maternal Mortality

Friday Fax, by Austin Ruse, reported on 21 Apr. 05 that the UN now admitted that access to abortion was not effective at reducing maternal mortality.

"Earlier this month, the United Nations Population fund (UNFPA) released its annual report on maternal mortality around the world. The report shows that the most important means of reducing maternal mortality is the presence of a skilled birth attendant with access to emergency obstetrical care. The report contradicts UNFPA's earlier
strategy of focussing on access to contraceptives and legalised abortion as the main means of reducing maternal mortality.

"The report acknowledges that 'almost all maternal mortality is avoidable,' because 'all five of the most life-threatening complications can be treated by a professional health worker.'"