• Pregnant women seek review of restrictions in RiversThe COVID-19 pandemic ravaging many countries across the world appears to have taken a severe toll on pregnant women. Given the present challenges of medical infrastructure and government response to contain the spread of the virus, some pregnant women in Rivers State have resorted to patronizing Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) at the moment. These categories of people are much more accessible and affordable than the professionals though they did not receive formal training. During pregnancy, women are supposed to visit healthcare facilities from antenatal clinics, doctors appointments, emergency appointments and delivery appointments. The COVID-19 rising challenges, therefore, has compelled some of the pregnant women who do not have vehicles or other means of transportation to the hospital facilities to resort to TBAs.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2020 03:56 UTC