title: A hidden tragedy: birth as a human rights issue in developing countries.
authors.affiliation: Mercy in Action.
authors.forename: Vicki
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Penwell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008428:Maternal Mortality / Q000639:trends*; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D014933:Women's Rights