Part 2 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu Obasi

2025-09-22

Why are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there. We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource setting...

Why are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there.

We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings.

🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health financing, and global strategies to reduce maternal deaths.

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