And yet the care for the mother and unborn child cannot be restricted to medical conditions and consultations. I should say. as important as they are. For example. in its child survival series. the Lancet identified fetal malnutrition and lower maternal body mass index as likely factors in neonatal mortality rates and fetalgrowth retardation. Just as undernutrition is the underlying cause of a substantial percentage of all child deaths. the mothers nutritional status has a direct bearing on the unborn childs development and the ability to survive. and of course. on her life as well. While visiting refugee camps in Sudan in the Darfur region. Mr. Speaker.