Divine Bailey-Nicholas, certified lactation counselor, doula trainer and founder of Community Birth Companion in Opelousas, said doulas can translate medical jargon and help during childbirth. Divine Bailey-Nicholas Provided photo She navigated birth in a …

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… the Ministry of Health, the maternal mortality rate reached 189 per 100 …

The Federal Government has activated the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) in Katsina State, targeting a drastic reduction in maternal and infant deaths. The initiative, being implemented through the Ministry of Health …

… accessible healthcare through health insurance. “Maternal deaths happen too often because women …

… importance of midwifery in reducing maternal mortality, ensuring safe pregnancies, and providing …

… number of domestic issues. Our maternal mortality rate is embarrassing, our way …

… productivity and well-being. High maternal mortality remains a critical issue, driven … obstetric care can help reduce maternal mortality. Joint disease prevention programs, vaccination …

… to a 56% rise in maternal mortality from 2019 to 2022. We …

… the U.S., where our maternal mortality rate is the highest of … and Prevention, the U.S. maternal mortality rate was 18.6 deaths … more than 80% of American maternal deaths are considered preventable. It hardly …