Overview
What could be more tragic than a mother losing her life the same moment she is giving life to her newborn?
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Why talk about Sub-Saharan Africa, specifically?
More than 600,000 women every year die due to issues related to pregnancy and childbirth, and half of them reside in Sub-Saharan Africa. These mothers all go through deep trouble because the region is experiencing the following four major global crises [1].
1. Limited Health Care
Many pregnant women in this region lack access to essential medical health services such as birth attendants and parental care. These limitations often lead to an unfortunate demise [2].
2. Infectious Diseases
Unfortunately, this region is overflowing with highly infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria. For a pregnant woman to survive after giving birth, she needs to stay healthy, so managing such diseases would be crucial for improving maternal health [3].
3. Malnutrition
The Sub-Saharan Africa region does not receive enough essential nutrition. Poor nutrition, especially for a pregnant woman, can negatively affect the health of both the mother and fetus and can lead to complications [4].
4. Teenage Pregnancy
The Sub-Saharan region is packed with adolescent mothers who are most likely going to experience issues before and after giving birth due to the complications that accompany teenage pregnancies. These can be high blood pressure, postpartum endometriosis, infections, and postpartum depression [5].
