282 Where There Is No Doctor 2011
HIGH RISK MOTHERS AND BABIES
A note to midwives or health workers or anyone who cares:
Some women are more likely to have difficult births and problems following birth,
and their babies are more likely to be underweight and sick. Often these are mothers
who are single, homeless, poorly nourished, very young, mentally slow, or who already
have malnourished or sickly children.
Often if a midwife, health worker, or someone else takes special interest in these
mothers, and helps them find ways to get the food, care, and companionship they
need, it can make a great difference in the well-being of both the mothers and their
babies.
Do not wait for those in need to come to you. Go to them.