Authors' reply

摘要

A note of appreciation to Jim Campbell and colleagues for recognising the error in the manifesto1 published as a result of the Global Maternal Health Conference held on Jan 15-17, 2013, in Arusha, Tanzania. The Maternal ' Health Task Force, Management and Development for Health, and The Lancet Editor sincerely regret the omission of midwives in the manifesto. The correction has now been made. We want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the critical role midwives play in maternal health. Midwives are key to improving women's health and wellbeing through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Additionally, in response to Harry Strulovici's concerns, we heartily agree that working with men is key to changing the odds for women. With men's support of women's access and choices in reproductive, maternal, and neonatal health, as well as in the broader context of their lives, progress can be made and sustained that will benefit entire families.