Midwives’ Voices, Midwives’ Demands Photo Gallery

Following the devastating floods that hit Pakistan in 2022, Forum for Safe Motherhood mobilized thousands of women to ask about their reproductive health needs.

In Jacobabad, Pakistan, one of the hottest cities on Earth, temperatures have been regularly surpassing 50°C (122°F) during the summer months. Expectant women and new mothers from these cities explain how the rising temperatures are affecting them.Developed by The Research and Development Forum for Safe Motherhood Pakistan.

This short communication calls on governments to prepare for future climate emergencies to protect and improve maternal and newborn health.