Amal Olabisi Ahmad

A pregnant mother, her foetus, or both are in danger when there is an obstetric emergency (OE). This can include conditions that can be harmful to both the mother and the unborn child and call for emergency medical attention, such as early labour, placenta detachment, and pregnancy-related seizures. It is well known that OE and newborn care are essential for lowering avoidable mother and infant fatalities, especially in regions with consistently high mortality rates. These are often nations that have suffered greatly from military conflicts over the past twenty years [ 1]. Both during and after a conflict, mother and child health are negatively impacted. Pregnancy outcomes have been demonstrated to be negatively impacted by armed conflict, including a higher risk of giving birth to an underweight baby. However, because of the complex and variable nature of armed conflict and its consequences on maternal health, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact degree of this impact.