More than just a healthcare issue: the hidden barriers facing pregnant women with disabilities in Lagos

By Obasanjo Bolarinwa, Senior lecturer, York St John University
Abdul-Aziz Seidu, Lecturer, James Cook University

Pregnancy and childbirth remain dangerous for many women globally. Complications such as severe bleeding and hypertensive disorders can become life-threatening, particularly when timely and appropriate healthcare is unavailable.

Around 70% of maternal deaths worldwide occur in sub-Saharan Africa. This is largely because many women still face barriers to timely and good quality maternity care.…

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