Domestic Violence and Maternal Health Her Rights Part 2
Although domestic violence contributes to the overall health inequities women face on a global level, it is not the only factor contributing to this dilemma. Another challenge and barrier women face that infringes on their human rights, as well as their health in general, is maternal health. Low- and middle-income countries have high rates of maternal mortality. Maternal mortality is described as a death of a woman within 42 days of initially becoming pregnant or terminating a pregnancy, and is caused or aggravated by the pregnancy itself. There are three major causes of maternal death, especially in low-income countries: 1) hemorrhaging, 2) infection, and 3) high blood pressure. The first cause is hemorrhaging. This is described as an instance of excessive bleeding after a woman has given birth, as the uterus refuses to contract and expel the placenta. When a blood transfusion is not given to women experiencing hemorrhaging, they die of blood loss. In fact, some religions prohib...
