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Beyond the Cry: Gaps in Maternal Care in San Pablo City
By Nemia Contrata In Barangay San Roque, San Pablo City, 33-year-old Margie Dimaano continues her daily work in her small store. At first glance, her life seems normal. But just a year ago, she experienced a deep loss that few people talk about—the death of her newborn son, who passed away less than one day after birth. On February 6, 2024, Margie gave birth early at 30 weeks of pregnancy at San Pablo City General Hospital. The hospital did not have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), so the doctors advised that the baby should be transferred to…
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Carrying more than life: Four mothers, one struggle for equity and care
Within the underprivileged communities in the Philippines, maternal health issues arise in the context of systematic discrimination and inequity.
The stories of Glory-Jean Cabigon, Fredilyn Mangubat, Cresilda Palaca, and Rudilyn Amihan (from Barangay Dumarait, Balingasag and Misamis Oriental) highlight their immense resilience and strength, as well as the urgent need that exists for restructuring welfare distribution in maternal healthcare.
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