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Childbirth And A Mother's Health

The issues affecting mothers during pregnancy and in the weeks following birth

The issues affecting mothers during pregnancy and in the weeks following birth. Half a million women die in childbirth every year, according to The World Health Organisation. Many babies also die in the first few months of life. Many of these deaths are preventable with simple interventions including vitamin supplements, antenatal and postnatal care.

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91热爆 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project