Tuesday, June 23, 2009

The irony of enouraging women to deliver in facilities...

As previously mentioned, there is a strong emphasis on delivering in a facility in Zambia. However, in many cases, the clinics I have seen leave much to be desired, and I wonder whether women are not better off in their home. I have seen decrepit delivery beds, covered in black mold. I have seen blood splattered on the walls and sterilization buckets without any bleach. I have seen women lying on cots in dark rooms, without anyone comforting them or coaching them through contractions. And women chastised for not bringing a cloths, soap and an umbilical clamp because the clinic had nothing to offer. Life’s risky start is not confined to home deliveries…






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