A pregnant woman, Lubna Al Rayyes navigates a high-risk pregnancy amidst the war in Gaza. She faces challenges planning for delivery during airstrikes and tries to make her way to Canada. Reporter Gabrielle Berbey documents Lubna's journey, highlighting the struggles of seeking medical care in a warzone and the emotional turmoil of separation.
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Pregnant women in conflict zones face severe challenges accessing medical care and resources.
War-induced hardships can have long-term physical and mental health consequences for both mothers and unborn children.
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Luna's Challenge in a War Zone
Luna, a teacher from Gaza City, faced the daunting task of planning her delivery during a high-risk pregnancy amid war. Due to the conflict, Luna had to relocate multiple times, impacting her access to medical care. She faced the dilemma of not being able to receive regular checkups and the dire situation of hospitals running out of essential medical supplies.
Struggles with Medical Care and Evacuation
Due to the ongoing war and overwhelming circumstances, Luna faced challenges in accessing medical care during her pregnancy. She encountered difficulties in reaching hospitals safely and receiving necessary medical treatments. Luna's sister, a Canadian citizen, tried to facilitate Luna's evacuation from Gaza, but bureaucratic barriers and delays hindered the process.
Long-term Health Impacts of War on Pregnant Women
The podcast delves into the potential long-term health impacts on women, like Luna, who are pregnant in conflict zones. Drawing parallels to past events during World War II, experts highlight the lasting consequences on babies born under extreme stress and limited nutrition. The discussion sheds light on how war-induced hardships can affect the physical and mental well-being of both mothers and their unborn children.
Lubna Al Rayyes, was in the third trimester of a high risk pregnancy when the war in Gaza started. She was frightened of what that meant for her and her baby. How do you plan for your delivery, when you’re living with airstrikes and having to uproot your life?
That’s when she connected with reporter Gabrielle Berbey, who documented Lubna’s journey…from attempting to get medical care in a warzone, to trying to make her way to Canada, where she has family. Gabrielle’s reporting is featured in the most recent episode of the critically-acclaimed podcast Reveal, from the Centre of Investigative Reporting.
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