Protect Mothers Freedom From Hunger and afraid

and afraid

Research shows children of low-income families do not have adequate access to age-appropriate books

among other supplies

and particularly on women’s issues

more sensitive care — so that more women will use life-saving health services

Protect Mothers Freedom From Hunger and afraidProblem Maternal mortality rates in Chiapas and Oaxaca are almost double that of the national rates. 30 40% of adult women in these areas are victims of abuse. There are no formal hospitals or domestic violence agencies in these rural areas, but all women see a partera (midwife) for health care during their pregnancies. Midwives are situated to help women struggling with abuse during pregnancy, a leading cause of maternal complications, injury, and