In this project, I want to examine the causes of maternal mortality in my birth country, Cambodia. Cambodia is one of many countries where the maternal mortality rate remains high. Major contributing factors include limited access to healthcare, poverty, malnutrition, unsafe childbirth practices, and shortages of trained medical staff. Common medical causes include severe bleeding, infections, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and complications during labor. However, Cambodia has continued to invest in healthcare access, education, and support for women in order to reduce maternal deaths and improve maternal health outcomes.

In this project, you will learn about Cambodia and the major factors contributing to maternal mortality in the country. It will also discuss strategies that have been implemented by the Cambodian government, international and national NGOs, and local communities to improve maternal support and reduce the number of women affected by this issue. Lastly, I have included a personal project that I hope to work on called “Safe Mother, Safe Child”, which focuses on providing education through workshops and direct school involvement to raise awareness about unsafe pregnancy practices and maternal care. I also hope to collaborate with NGOs and the government to improve access to medical facilities for women living in rural areas. I encourage everyone to explore the sources listed at the end of the presentation to learn more about this important issue.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me through my email: lsuy8745@scrippscollege.edu.