Climate Change Hurts Mothers and Babies. Midwives Are on the Frontlines.
As rising heat and disasters affect pregnancy and birth outcomes, midwives are working to ensure a safer, more sustainable future.
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Sara David: Saving Mothers and Newborns in Papua New Guinea
Sara David, founder of Living Child Inc., has been training health workers in Papua New Guinea for over a decade, empowering communities and saving the lives of mothers and newborns.
Renowned Midwife Speaks for International Women’s Day
Midwife and activist Neha Mankani captivated people at Direct Relief on International Women’s Day, sharing her tireless work aiding women affected by Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods. Through a powerful documentary and insightful discussion, Mankani shed light on the critical role of midwives in the face of climate change and gender inequity.
As catastrophe grips Sudan, heroic midwives help women deliver babies in a warzone
UNFPA-trained midwives are assisting pregnant women in Sudan despite ongoing violence that has crippled most health services. They provide critical care, often going directly to women’s homes when hospitals are inaccessible.
Rescued from the earthquake in Morocco, midwife Maria delivers babies and saves lives as catastrophe unfolds around her
UNFPA is providing vital support in Morocco after a devastating earthquake, training midwives like Maria to deliver babies and save lives amid the chaos, and helping vulnerable women access healthcare and protection from violence.