title: Creating a global initiative.
abstract: In this guest editorial, the author describes the burgeoning efforts of an international collaboration to create the MotherBaby-Friendly Initiative. The initiative will work to improve maternity care for the women, babies, and families of the world.
authors.affiliation: DEBRA PASCALI-BONARO is Co-Chairperson of the CIMS International Committee.
authors.forename: Debra
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Pascali-Bonaro