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Maternal Health
Maternal Mortality
Bangladesh
Postpartum Hemorrhage
Every Pregnancy
AI In Healthcare
Black Maternal Health
Tanzania
Sepsis
Preeclampsia
Racism
Neonatal Jaundice
Midwifery
Nigeria
Doris Mollel Foundation
Preterm Birth
Neonatal Care
Access To Medication
Healthcare Technology
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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 cri... more

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Humza Yousaf on why governments must treat maternal health as a strategic investment, not an afterthought. From Scotland's Baby Box and Best Start Grants to raising his own taxes to fund them, a conversation about what political leadership grounded i... more

Nadeen Ayoub made history as the first Miss Palestine at Miss Universe, then came home to a reality where Palestinian mothers give birth without clean water, without safe passage through checkpoints, without knowing if they'll survive. Nadeen refuses... more

Babies born too soon are often born invisible to health systems, policy, and public concern.

Born prematurely herself, Doris Mollel is the founder of the Doris Mollel Foundation and has made it her life’s mission to support mothers and babies who be... more

When doctors are few and time is everything, predicting risk can mean the difference between life and death.

Dr. Aqil Jaigirdar, founder of the Maternal Aid Association (MAA Global), shares how his team is building digital tools—like Gravida—to pred... more

Around the world, the color of your skin can still determine whether you survive childbirth.

Sandra Igwe, Founder of The Motherhood Group, speaks candidly about her own traumatic birth experience and how it led her to campaign for Black maternal hea... more

A simple, one-dollar tool is changing how postpartum hemorrhage is detected and treated, saving mothers’ lives in minutes. 

From Karachi to Islamabad, Dr. Sidrah Nausheen, Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Aga Khan University, is le... more

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... more

Access to basic medicines shouldn’t depend on your postcode, but for millions, it still does. 

Emmanuel Akpakwu, founder of Axmed, is reimagining the pharmaceutical supply chain to make high-quality medicines affordable for mothers and children. He ... more

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Doris Mollel
A preterm survivor and maternal health activist.
Doris Mollel Foundation
Episode: How One Woman Pushed Tanzania to Change Laws for Preemie Babies | Doris Mollel | Ep.6
Sandra Igwe
Founder of the Motherhood Group and a mother to three daughters
The Motherhood Group
Episode: Turning Lived Experience Into Life-Saving Change For Black Moms | Sandra Igwe | Ep.4
Dr. Sidrah Nausheen
Associate professor in obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal health researcher
Agha Khan University
Episode: The $1 Tool That’s Saving Mothers’ Lives | Dr. Sidrah Nausheen | Ep.3
Toyin Saraki
Founder and president of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, a pioneering NGO working in maternal health in Nigeria.
Wellbeing Foundation Africa
Episode: From Midwives to National Policy: Inside Nigeria’s Maternal Health Revolution | H.E. Toyin Saraki | Ep.2
Emmanuel Akpakwu
Founder and CEO of Axmed
Axmed
Episode: Making Medicines Affordable for Mothers and Children With Technology | Emmanuel Akpakwu | Ep.1

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Isra Chaker
CEO of Every Pregnancy and host of the show; Syrian-American mother and activist with a focus on maternal health advocacy and coalition-building.

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Making Medicines Affordable for Mothers and Children With Technology | Emmanuel Akpakwu | Ep.1
Q: Why are medicines for moms and children particularly expensive?
The fragmented ecosystem and the need for scale among buyers prevent effective negotiation with manufacturers, leading to higher costs.
Making Medicines Affordable for Mothers and Children With Technology | Emmanuel Akpakwu | Ep.1
Q: What brought you to be the CEO of Axmed?
Personal experiences of growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, highlighted the challenges in accessing basic medicines, fueling his commitment to improve healthcare systems.
The $1 Tool That’s Saving Mothers’ Lives | Dr. Sidrah Nausheen | Ep.3
Q: What do you tell people that think a woman's role is to just carry children?
Dr. Sidrah discusses the importance of education and awareness in understanding maternal health and encourages empowerment among women to improve their wellbeing.
The $1 Tool That’s Saving Mothers’ Lives | Dr. Sidrah Nausheen | Ep.3
Q: What made you want to be an OB-GYN?
Dr. Sidrah expresses her passion for maternal health, emphasizing that improving maternal health impacts families and communities, leading to overall better health outcomes.
How One Woman Pushed Tanzania to Change Laws for Preemie Babies | Doris Mollel | Ep.6
Q: What do better outcomes look like for premature babies, in your opinion?
Better outcomes mean ensuring survival for all babies, regardless of their weight, and providing immediate care to babies born under 1 kilogram.

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This show centers on maternal health with a global lens, featuring voices from activists, clinicians, researchers, and NGO leaders who are driving policy, practice, and technology to improve outcomes for mothers and babies. Episodes often blend personal storytelling with practical solutions—ranging from policy reforms and community health initiatives to innovative medical technologies and financing models—that aim to reduce preventable deaths and disparities worldwide. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on grassroots leadership and cross-sector collaboration, making it a strong fit for listeners who want hands-on ideas, measurable impact, and opportunities to engage with advocates and practitioners across low- and middle-income se... more

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2. Sandra Igwe
3. Dr. Sidrah Nausheen
4. Toyin Saraki
5. Emmanuel Akpakwu

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