1) High maternal mortality rates remain unchanged despite interventions, so more effective strategies like Skilled Attendance at Birth (SAB) and Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) are needed. 2) SAB and EmOC can work together, with SAB preventing issues during labor and birth and EmOC providing timely treatment for complications to save lives. 3) Providers need training to build capacity for SAB and be ready to promptly assess, resuscitate, and manage emergencies like bleeding, shock, and airway issues under EmOC.