The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists observes January 23rd as Maternal Health Awareness Day . In the US alone, over 60% of maternal deaths are preventable. The theme for this year’s Maternal Health Awareness Day 2022 was Adding Up to Maternal Health - highlighting the countless factors that can work together to improve maternal health. Through this visual series, we build awareness on maternal health and spotlight the factors that add up to improve maternal health - from prevention and identification of high risk pregnancies, to labor room management and postpartum care. 1. Prevention and early action for improved outcomes Iron deficiency is one of the most common problems that particularly affects pregnant women. Left untreated, it can lead to anemia, reduced birth weights and reduced gestation periods. Early protection and prevention can drastically improve maternal health outcomes, and the Antara Foundation trains frontline workers with essential skill