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Tackling maternal mortality in rural areas
The importance of affordable and portable equipment.
Since the advent of transistors in computing and telephony, the world has undergone immense changes. Thanks to these tiny switches we are now able to communicate, conduct business and administer healthcare at lightning fast speeds otherwise impossible a century ago.
Even though developed nations are able to enjoy the full benefits of constantly improving technology, developing countries on the other hand fail to do so because of various reasons. In maternal healthcare for example, WHO recommends a standard of 8 antenatal care contacts for every expectant woman.
Given that not all experiences are similar, sometimes the number might rise beyond eight relative to complications faced. In developed countries this is feasible. However, in under developed nations and especially in rural areas, Focused antenatal care (FANC) is recommended with a minimum of 4 visits.
What are the challenges faced by expectant women in underdeveloped regions?
- Poverty.
Most people in under developed regions live under a dollar per day. Not having enough to feed a family is in itself a problem. The least concern in anybody’s mind during pregnancy would be…
