Arieli Foundation

What will it take to reduce maternal and child mortality? It will take all of us. To our government and policymakers: make maternal and child health a sustained priority. Invest in the systems, policies, and resources that ensure every mother and child can access the care they need, when they need it. To our doctors, midwives, and healthcare workers: listen to women, communicate clearly, and provide care with compassion, dignity, and urgency. To civil society: keep listening, advocating, and creating spaces for women, children, and families to be heard. To our communities and families: support women through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Maternal and child mortality is not the responsibility of one organization, profession, or person. It is a responsibility we all share. — Dr. Natasha Oyibo Founder & CEO, Arieli Foundation for Maternal and Child Health

GM, Too many Nigerian children are dying from causes we know how to prevent. At @arieliOrg, we believe every child deserves access to the care, protection, and support they need to survive and thrive. The time to close these gaps is now.

GM, What happens to a mother after childbirth? Maternal health does not end when a woman survives pregnancy and childbirth. Many new mothers experience emotional stress, exhaustion, isolation, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed after giving birth. Yet conversations about postpartum care often focus more on the baby than the mother. So we need to ask a simple question: Are you okay? Postpartum support is an important part of maternal health. Mothers need more than medical care. They need emotional support, someone who listens, and access to the right care when they need it. At @arieliOrg we believe maternal healthcare should support women before, during, and after childbirth. Because a healthy mother is not just a mother who survived childbirth. She is a mother who is supported to live well.