Preface
Introduction
Global Mandates and Initiatives
Analysis of the Situation in Latin America and the Caribbean
Interventions in the Latin American Region
The Maternal–Newborn–Child Continuum Approach
Plan of Action
Role of the Pan American Health Organization
References
Annexes
Annex A
Neonatal and maternal mortality rates, births attended by skilled personnel
and percentage of low birthweight newborns in countries of the Region of the Americas
Annex B
Competencies of community health workers and activities for the family and community
Annex C
Key elements for a continuous functioning process in the health care system
Annex D
Different types of care necessary before, during and after pregnancy, and the different levels of participation, from family to the health facility
