Born Into
Every pregnancy should be safe, yet nearly 800 mothers die daily from preventable complications.
Brought to you by Every Pregnancy, a global coalition of health organizations, Born Into is a maternal health podcast that explores what needs to happen to make moms and babies safe worldwide. The show invites the world’s most dynamic thinkers, scientists, and advocates to share solutions to this critical issue.
Born Into is hosted by Isra Chaker, a Syrian-American mother, activist, and CEO of Every Pregnancy. Isra’s empathetic worldview and track record of leadership lend the show’s serious subject matter an undeniable warmth and positivity.
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Born Into
From Midwives to National Policy: Inside Nigeria’s Maternal Health Revolution | H.E. Toyin Saraki | Ep.2
Maternal deaths are not accidents; they are failures of systems, leadership, and accountability.
Her Excellency Toyin Saraki, Founder of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa, reflects on decades of advocacy for respectful maternity care and health-system accountability. From WASH standards in Nigerian hospitals to community midwives, she highlights why good governance and compassion must go hand in hand.
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