The most recent maternal health projects have focused on supporting displaced pregnant women, new mothers and newborn babies and improving their health in Nahr El Bared refugee camp, Lebanon. Following the conflict in Nahr El Bared Camp, all of the families and the previous health centres were relocated and it became apparent that pregnant women needed urgent support. A survey revealed there was a lack of healthcare and that many pregnant women were suffering from anaemia, high blood pressure and other complications that affect pregnancy.
The maternal health project in Nahr El Bared has:
· 71% of surveyed women were taking vitamins
· 89% did not smoke during their pregnancies
· 54% of women gave birth to babies whose birth weights were within the normal range
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