MATERNAL MORTALITY IN NIGERIA: CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS

Abdulmalik Iyabo B

Abstract

One of the problems of public health is the increasing rate of maternal mortality in the world. Globally, thousands of women die annually from complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum period, with most deaths occurring in developing countries. As a result of poor health and poor health care, many women in developing countries are faced with the risk more often because, on the average, they have more pregnancies. This paper therefore aimed at identifying the causes of maternal mortality in Nigeria. The paper concludes by suggesting that government should subsidized maternal health care services, train Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) to improve on their performance and lastly, government should empower and improve the status of women in Nigeria.