Generational shift reshapes maternal health in Karnali province
Summary
Generational changes in Karnali Province show improved maternal health with younger women adopting professional healthcare, balanced diets, and institutional deliveries, contrasting with the hardships and restrictions faced by older generations.
Key Points
- Older women in Karnali faced child marriage, malnutrition, and high maternal and infant mortality.
- Younger generations increasingly follow medical advice, have institutional deliveries, and consume nutritious food during pregnancy.
- Maternal and infant mortality rates in Karnali Province have declined between 2019-20 and 2022-23.
- Government programs and local incentives support nutritional supplements and antenatal care in Karnali.
