Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children in East Africa.

President Obama has made maternal health one of the core priorities of U.S. international aid funding.

The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think that's something that has stayed with me.

What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.

Midwives and doctors play a crucial role preventing unnecessary maternal deaths. They educate women about nutrition, health and family planning. And they step in when complications arise.

Take good care of your skin and hydrate. If you have good skin, everything else will fall into place.

Doing designs on a loom takes a lot of talent and experience, and, trust me, I won't be able to do that.