The present book is a unique book which encompasses vastness as well depth of complex issue of Safe Motherhood at global and national level. Galaxy of learned and experienced authors, leaders and ground root public health people have contributed to the book. In International section reader will find global and historical perspective of Safe Motherhood Initiative as a whole as well nation wise data and stories of success, difficulties and failures. Indian section will give you deep insight into every possible knowledge and information of safe Motherhood programs in India right from ancient times to modern era of National Rural Health Mission and success story of Kerala. Innovative section will introduce the readers to present and future tools and program to achieve safe motherhood.

The book will be highly beneficial for Teaching Institutions, Public Health Administrators, NGOs and every obstetric care givers (obstetrician, non-specialist doctor, nurses and midwives), who are working in difficult geographical areas and having passion and interest for crucial and critical issue of Safe Motherhood. It will sensitize and inspire the young generation of doctors to ground root realities and optimizing their role in achieving safe maternity at their work place.