Pete Wallroth
Founder and CEO Mummy’s Star
“Women’s concerns about their health should not simply be dismissed because they are pregnant or postpartum. This delay in diagnosis can be catastrophic.”
Dr. Naveen Rao
Team Lead, MSD for Mothers
“When a mother dies during childbirth the ripple effect on her family, her community and her nation is devastating. Safe Motherhood week is a great example of what can be achieved when governments, private sector and civil society come together with one focus – to find solutions that can help save our mothers.”
Dr. Frédéric Amant
“Breast cancer treatment during pregnancy is possible, and providing standard treatment is followed, maternal prognosis is as good as in non-pregnant women.”
José Manuel Puente Agueda
Co-director of Solidarity Course Hospital 12 de Octubre “Forward together”, about Obstetrics and Neonatology, initiated in 2010 and celebrated annually at the Madrid 12 de Octubre Hospital.
Lode Dewulf
“With 90% of the pregnant women taking drugs during pregnancy, we really need to change the current behavior, which is one of inconsistency and avoidance.”