Why Giving Birth Is Still Dangerous ? l Isra Chaker

For International Women’s Day, we talk about something people rarely say out loud: giving birth is still dangerous. This episode explores why maternal health is still a global issue and how we can do better for women everywhere.

Joining us is the CEO of Every Pregnancy, Isra Chaker. You can learn more about Every Pregnancy at www.everypregnancy.org

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

02:50 Why Giving Birth Is Still Dangerous Today

08:50 The Most Common Complications During Childbirth

11:00 Why Where You’re Born Can Determine If You Survive Pregnancy

14:30 What Can Actually Be Done to Save Mothers

20:40 Inside Every Pregnancy: A New Global Approach

26:28 Debunking the Myth: This Would Never Happen to Me

27:50 The Reality of Maternal Healthcare Around the World

36:15 Untold Stories From Pakistan to the United States

39:00 A New Model for Supporting Mothers Globally

48:55 The Stigma and Pressure Around Pregnancy

55:25 Advice for Men: How to Be Better Allies

58:58 How We Can All Help