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December 15, 2025

BLOG: Transforming Maternal Health in the Middle East and North Africa: Expanding the Safe Delivery+ programme to Empower Midwives

By Julie Strøyer Rasmussen, Head of Programme Development & Sonali Das, Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager “I wasn’t even on call that day,” she says, smiling. “But when I heard … Continue reading "BLOG: Transforming Maternal Health in the Middle East and North Africa: Expanding the Safe Delivery+ programme to Empower Midwives" Read More
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December 15, 2025

We’re hiring: Finance officer

Join Maternity Foundation as our new Finance Officer and play a key role in our global mission to ensure safer births. Read more and apply through our career page. Read More
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December 12, 2025

Maternity Foundation and Gnosis by Lesaffre Join Hands to Ensure Healthier Pregnancies for Women in Low-Resource Settings

Copenhagen, December 12, 2025 - The NGO Maternity Foundation and the company Gnosis by Lesaffre have formed a partnership to advance healthier pregnancies for women in some of the world’s … Continue reading "Maternity Foundation and Gnosis by Lesaffre Join Hands to Ensure Healthier Pregnancies for Women in Low-Resource Settings" Read More
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December 11, 2025

We’re hiring: Director of External Relations

Join Maternity Foundation as Director of External Relations and become part of our Executive Leadership team. Read more and apply through our career page. Read More
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December 11, 2025

Maternity Foundation and World Diabetes Foundation Deliver Strong Results in Advancing Gestational Diabetes Care in India 

In collaboration with the Indian government, the partnership between Maternity Foundation and World Diabetes Foundation is delivering clear, measurable gains in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) detection and care, contributing to strengthened maternal health services in … Continue reading "Maternity Foundation and World Diabetes Foundation Deliver Strong Results in Advancing Gestational Diabetes Care in India " Read More
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November 17, 2025

BLOG: Microlearning via the Safe Delivery App: The smart way to upskill midwives

To provide quality care, midwives and other maternal and newborn healthcare professionals around the world need to stay up to date with the latest research, guidelines, and best practices through … Continue reading "BLOG: Microlearning via the Safe Delivery App: The smart way to upskill midwives" Read More
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November 12, 2025

Maternity Foundation is an Action for Women’s Health Awardee

Copenhagen, November 12, 2025 – Maternity Foundation has been announced as one of 80+ organizations that were awarded funding through Action for Women’s Health, a $250 million global open call, … Continue reading "Maternity Foundation is an Action for Women’s Health Awardee" Read More
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November 06, 2025

BLOG: Why prevention lies at the basis of a sustainable quality care during birth

I was so lucky to be one of the one in six people globally born in a high-income setting. This meant that my first thought, when I realised I was pregnant, was one of joy.  My biggest problem was about having nausea, and I looked forward to the forthcoming birth and the idea … Continue reading "BLOG: Why prevention lies at the basis of a sustainable quality care during birth" Read More
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November 05, 2025

Press release: New Danish cross-sector coalition strengthens care for women with birth injuries worldwide

Copenhagen, 5 November 2025 – A new Danish initiative unites civil society, private companies, and private investors in accelerating improved healthcare for mothers in fragile areas worldwide. The NGO Maternity Foundation, the … Continue reading "Press release: New Danish cross-sector coalition strengthens care for women with birth injuries worldwide" Read More
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November 03, 2025

Apply for an internship at Maternity Foundation

Join our international non-profit as an intern and gain hands-on experience while working to ensure safer births for women. What We Offer A meaningful internship where you’ll be part of … Continue reading "Apply for an internship at Maternity Foundation" Read More
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October 24, 2025

500,000 midwives and other healthcare professionals reached worldwide

We are proud to share that we have now reached 500,000 midwives and other healthcare professionals worldwide!  Since we launched the Safe Delivery App ten years ago, we have built … Continue reading "500,000 midwives and other healthcare professionals reached worldwide" Read More
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October 07, 2025

Welcoming Dr. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg to Maternity Foundation’s board

We are proud to welcome Dr. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg to Maternity Foundation’s board. Merete brings over 20 years of experience in developing executive teams, top leaders, and talents, gained through her … Continue reading "Welcoming Dr. Merete Wedell-Wedellsborg to Maternity Foundation’s board" Read More
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October 04, 2025

Prevention first, preparedness always!

We can effectively reduce the number of women bleeding excessively after birth by finding the right balance between prevention and treatment. This is the main argument put forward in this … Continue reading "Prevention first, preparedness always!" Read More
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September 10, 2025

New research highlights how the Safe Delivery App is supporting healthcare professionals in Papua New Guinea

New research highlights how the Safe Delivery App is helping healthcare professionals in rural Papua New Guinea ensure safer births for women and their newborns.    The Safe Delivery App is … Continue reading "New research highlights how the Safe Delivery App is supporting healthcare professionals in Papua New Guinea" Read More
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September 10, 2025

BLOG: From Ethiopia to Everywhere – How an Evidence-Based App Tested in Ethiopia is Now Empowering Midwives Worldwide

By Mahtot Leykun Sisay In my work at the intersection of global health and digital innovation, I’ve seen how geography can profoundly shape — and often limit — access to … Continue reading "BLOG: From Ethiopia to Everywhere – How an Evidence-Based App Tested in Ethiopia is Now Empowering Midwives Worldwide" Read More