Pregnant & Poor

Learn about the challenges for women in poor countries

Pregnant and Poor

Living in the slums and remote villages of the world is tough—and toughest on the most vulnerable: children and women…especially pregnant women. Too poor for hospital services or too far from the best care, many women have little choice but to have their babies at home. Unsafe conditions and pregnancy complications make this a risky event for both the mother and the newborn. 

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