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“My sister and the baby she was carrying died in the United States of America. They died in the country that spends more money on pregnancy and birth technology than any other country in this world.”

Quote by Robin Lim

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Robin Lim, born in 1956, is an outstanding midwife. She is renowned for her contributions in the field of medical aid, particularly in impoverished communities in Indonesia and the Philippines. Ms. Lim has extensive experience in assisting deliveries and caring for newborns, her work has saved countless lives and improved the health of women and children. more

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“Statistically, the United States rates number 39 in maternal mortality. This means that it is safer to be pregnant and to give birth in 38 other countries than the USA... and less expensive too.”

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“There is a largely-ignored healthcare calamity in the United States that sees between two and three women die every day during pregnancy and childbirth.”

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“Like my sister, 981 women die every day on Earth from pregnancy and birth-related complications.”

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“The number of maternal deaths is significantly understated because of a lack of effective data collection both in the US and around the world.”

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“Pregnant women who are at risk for suffering complications and even death are in the prime of their lives. The most affected populations are minorities, Native Americans, immigrants, and women living in poverty and who speak little or no English.”

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“My sister had health insurance; she should have been warned by her doctors that she was at risk. But she was a minority. The doctors took little interest in her as an individual, and she fell through the cracks. And died.”

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“My passion for maternal and child health led me to continue my studies and pursue the path of midwifery. And here I am now... still catching babies.”

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“I am just one of many many thousands of midwives, who are devoted to saving lives gently.”

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“I had amazing midwives when I first became a teen-aged mom, and each of the five times I gave birth.”

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“Oxytocin is the hormone of love. We share it when we have a good conversation, we share it when we make love, and when we hug, and BIRTH is the biggest brightest time of rich oxytocin-sharing.”

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