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and blood transfusion, and
better prenatal care.
Technologies have been
designed for resource poor
settings that have been
effective in reducing
maternal deaths as well.
The non-pneumatic antishock garment is a lowtechnology pressure
device that decreases
blood loss, restores vital
signs and helps buy time
in delay of women
receiving adequate
emergency care during
obstetric hemorrhage. It
has proven to be a
valuable resource.
Condoms used as uterine
tamponades have also
been effective in stopping
post-partum hemorrhage.
Public health
On the 27 April 2010 Sierra Leone launched free
healthcare for pregnant and breastfeeding women
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