They congratulate obstetricians across the state for their outstanding work, effort and dedication in caring for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, contributing to the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality.
According to the Oaxaca State Health Services Center (SSO), the facility has attended 18,253 births during 2022 and has delivered 10,622 so far this year.
In the framework of the International Day of Obstetrics, celebrated on 31 August, the importance of this noble work carried out by specialists in maternal health and companionship is underscored.
Its daily functions are essential to reduce complications during pregnancy and contribute to optimal reproductive health; they also guide future mothers on baby care, feeding, lactation and hygiene for a happy childhood.
It should be noted that within the competence of health professionals in this medical department, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of premature birth, lower urinary tract infection in pregnancy, hemorrhagic shock, treatment of maternal binomial stand out. Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, gestational diabetes, delivery after caesarean section, etc.
In this sense, we call on all pregnant women to participate in prenatal checkups and go to the health department for checkups every month to prevent and reduce risk factors, discover health problems and treat them in time.