Did you know that a woman dies every single minute of every single day due to pregnancy and birth-related complications? Yes, in some parts of the world, having a baby can mean the end of your life, not just your social life!

In many developing countries, giving birth is a risky business. Women going into labour are considered to have one foot in the grave. Often, they will kiss their husbands and any other children goodbye, knowing full well that they may never see them again. Imagine that ...

Over half a million women die every year due to pregnancy and birth-related complications, leaving an estimated two million children motherless. Worst of all, over 80% of these deaths are preventable. Women are dying needlessly, not for want of a cure but for lack of basic medical supplies and support. We can do something about this ... right now.

Mummo is proud to be involved in the million mums campaign. Driven by the White Ribbon Alliance, the campaign has two really simple aims:

• to bring together a million people to speak out against maternal mortality
• to raise a million pounds to support the White Ribbon Alliance in its work to help make motherhood safe

Please join million mums - add your name and donate as much as you can. The first 25,000 people to donate at least a pound will receive a special badge designed by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York.

Thank you.