How can we control maternal mortality rates?

BACKGROUND 

On March 24th 2014, the New Vision run a story on a 29 year old slum dweller, Angela Tindinyebwa. She had two children and was expecting a third, but had never visited a center for antenatal care because she saw no value for visiting one when she had friends to help her give birth. Angela could easily become a statistic of maternal mortality rates.

Uganda has high maternal mortality rates, which is often reflective of access to health care services. According to estimates from UNICEF, Uganda’s maternal mortality ratio stands at 435 women per 100,000 live births. Women die as a result of complications during and following pregnancy and childbirth and the major complications include severe bleeding, infections, unsafe abortions and obstructed labor.

Traditionally, Ugandan women seek to handle birth on their own due to poverty or ignorance. Many women report mistreatment from healthcare personnel as an additional reason to avoid seeking professional care during pregnancy and labor.

Question

How can we control maternal mortality rates?

A. Bringing health services nearer to pregnant women

B. Educating pregnant women about visiting health centers

C. Monitoring health care personnel to give adequate care to pregnant women

INSTRUCTIONS

Go to Messages in your phone. Type HITS followed by A,B or C. Send to 8585. This SMS is TOTALLY FREE OF CHARGE.