Tools To Improve Communication & Transportation To Maternal Health Facilities
“Most maternal deaths from direct causes (such as hemorrhage, obstructed labor, infections, eclampsia, or unsafe abortions) could be prevented if women received timely care at critical moments.” On average, half of deliveries in the developing world have a skilled birth attendant present. With many deliveries outside of the health center, and an estimated 9-15% of deliveries requiring intervention, access to transportation and communication are critical to improve maternal and infant outcomes. Major contributing factors to maternal death are: “delay in recognizing danger signs, deciding to seek care, reaching care, and receiving care at health facilities”.
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