3. Maternal Healthcare and Infant Mortality

Maternal healthcare refers to the medical care provided to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after delivery. Quality maternal healthcare is crucial for the health of both mothers and infants. Poor maternal health can lead to complications, which may increase the risk of infant mortality, meaning the death of a baby within the first year of life. Access to prenatal care, skilled birth attendants, and postnatal support significantly improves outcomes for both mothers and their children, reducing the risk of infant death and promoting healthier families and communities.