Maternal health and childbirth in Pakistan
Maternal health and childbirth in Pakistan 20 important facts 1. High Birth Rate : Approximately 5.5 million babies are born in Pakistan each year, which translates to around 14,900 births every day . 2. Early Motherhood : 8% of young women (aged 20-24) give birth by the age of 18 3. Neonatal Mortality : Around 671 babies die daily before reaching their first month of life . 4. Stillbirths : Pakistan experiences 665 stillbirths every day. 5. Urban-Rural Disparities : The neonatal mortality rate (NMR) in rural areas is 62 deaths per 1,000 live births , while in urban areas, it’s 47 deaths per 1,000 live births 1 . 6. Socioeconomic Impact : Neonatal mortality is higher among the poorest households (62 per 1,000 live births) compared to the richest household...