Discussion
Despite increased antenatal care coverage in
Myanmar (63.9% in 2006, 64.6% in 2007),
the maternal mortality ratio was 240 per
100 000 live births in 2008.4 This is still above
the Millennium Development Goal target.
Maternal mortality has been likened to the
tip of the iceberg, and maternal morbidity
to its base. Moreover, maternal disease is reflected in the offspring which underlines the importance of this