title: Motherhood, an end and a means.
abstract: With particular reference to Egypt, the author outlines the hazards facing women during pregnancy and childbirth in developing countries, and discusses the measures needed to improve the situation.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mubarak
mesh_terms: D004534:Egypt; D005260:Female; D006285:Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D011247:Pregnancy