Safe Pregnancy and Birth

Accessible information for health workers & expecting mothers in low-resource settings. From the publishers of Where There Is No Doctor, this is the only comprehensive app on pregnancy and birth developed specifically for health educators and expecting mothers in low-resource settings. Life-saving information is clearly presented and heavily illustrated, with an intuitive and friendly navigation — perfect for working with people with varied literacy levels.

The app is ideal for people working alongside community health workers or midwives in developing countries. Once downloaded, no internet connection is required to access this vital material.

Safe Pregnancy and Birth contains information on:
• staying healthy during pregnancy
• recognizing danger signs during pregnancy, birth, and after birth
• what to do when a danger sign arises
• when to refer a woman to emergency care
• Over 20 “how-to” step-by-step instructions

In the trademark Hesperian Health Guides’ style, the app demystifies health information, and is presented in a warm, conversational tone.