According to figures released in October 2007, one woman dies nearly every minute—536,000 a year—because of problems associated with pregnancy.—United Nations Population Fund


Each year 3.3 million babies are stillborn and more than 4 million newborns die within 28 days of coming into the world.”—UN Chronicle


“The most dangerous time for a pregnant woman is the critical period around labour and delivery,” says Joy Phumaphi, former assistant director general for Family and Community Health at WHO. What can be done to prevent serious problems, even life-threatening ones, at this critical time?


Actually, the steps are simple, but they do need to be taken in advance. This is especially important for those who refuse blood transfusions for Bible-based reasons or for those who want to avoid blood because of the significant medical risks.—Acts 15:20, 28, 29.


Such patients should do what they reasonably can to ensure that the health-care provider, whether a doctor or a midwife, is both competent and experienced in administering medical alternatives to blood transfusion.

Also, expectant parents would be wise to check that the hospital or delivery facility is willing to cooperate. >>> Read more... http://healthpro360..com/2018/08/minimize-risk-during-labor-and-delivery.html