Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
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In Cuba, pregnant women are facing increased challenges due to a severe economic crisis exacerbated by a near-total fuel blockade imposed three months ago. Expectant mothers like Mauren Echevarría Peña, hospitalized with pregnancy complications, are concerned about giving birth during frequent, prolonged blackouts caused by the crumbling electrical grid. The Ramón González Coro maternity hospital in Havana, despite receiving aid from international solidarity movements, struggles to provide consistent care amidst the power outages. Indira Martínez, seven months pregnant, faces difficulties obtaining food and cooking due to the lack of electricity. The crisis impacts approximately 32,800 pregnant women across Cuba, raising concerns about maternal and infant health.
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AI-ExtractedI've had gestational diabetes and chronic hypertension.
They've given me the medicines and insulin I need for the health of baby and the placenta.
Over the weekend, there was another nationwide collapse of the crumbling electrical grid.
Since the Trump administration imposed a near-total fuel blockade on Cuba three months ago...
There are an estimated 32,800 pregnant women in Cuba at present, according to government statistics.
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