‘The dream I carried is gone’: Miscarriages rise amid trauma of Gaza’s war
Summary
The ongoing war and blockade in Gaza have caused a rise in miscarriages and pregnancy complications. Women in Gaza face health problems due to air strikes, displacement, lack of medical care, hunger, and stress.Key Facts
- Many women in Gaza, including Nuha Abu Lebda, have lost pregnancies during the conflict starting in October 2023.
- Causes of pregnancy loss include air strikes, forced displacement, malnutrition, and mental stress.
- Gaza’s healthcare system is overwhelmed and struggling to provide adequate care for pregnant women.
- Medical officials report about 70% of pregnancy losses they treat are linked to the war and blockade.
- Some women have had premature births or lost newborns due to lack of medical support.
- One mother, Mai Zaqout, lost her daughter during childbirth because medical care was unavailable, compounded by her husband’s death in the conflict.
- Sara al-Awad experienced severe bleeding caused by stress from explosions and her baby was born very premature with limited care.
- Families are sometimes separated from their newborns due to the unsafe and unstable conditions in hospitals.
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