OMH Podcast

About OMH Podcast

New podcast weblogOur Mother’s Health podcast (OMH) is a weekly podcast that shines a light on the global maternal health crisis. Hosted by Dr Viviane Chinwah—healthcare leader and reproductive justice advocate—this show gives voice to real women whose lives and deaths expose cultural, economic, and systemic injustices in maternal care. From the favelas of Brazil to the U.S. hospitals, from child brides in India to mobile midwives in Ghana, each episode connects personal stories to global health policy, calling for awareness, empathy, and accountability.

Publisher

omhpodcast2025

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episode

23 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Season 2 EP3| Part 2 : British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

   Season 2 Ep 3| Part 2 :British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

2. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Season 2 EP 3 | Part 1 |British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

   Part 1 |British Women Don’t Complain | Politeness, Stoicism & The Cost of Silence in Women’s Health (UK)

3. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Season 2 EP2 |Working Through Pregnancy: At What Cost? | Maternal Health & Career Pressure.

   Are pregnant women expected to “do it all”? In Season 2, Episode 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the hidden physical, emotional, and social risks of working through pregnancy — especially for women balancing careers, caregiving, and cultural expectations. From workplace pressure to maternal burnout, we ask the difficult question: At what cost are women working through pregnancy? In this episode, we discuss: The health risks of working long hours during pregnancy Maternal stress and its impact on baby outcomes Workplace discrimination against pregnant women Cultural silence around maternal exhaustion How systems fail working mothers This episode is essential listening for:✔ Pregnant professionals✔ Healthcare workers✔ Policy makers✔ Employers✔ Families supporting working mothers 🎙️ Our Mother’s Health Podcast amplifies real stories and expert voices on global maternal health, maternal mortality, unsafe care, and systemic gaps affecting women worldwide. Subscribe and join the movement to protect mothers. #MaternalHealth #WorkingWhilePregnant #PregnancyAndWork #MaternalMortality #WomenInWork #PregnancyBurnout #NHS #GlobalHealth #WorkingMum #PregnancyStress

4. 

   9 Feb 2026

   S2 EP1 Superwoman Syndrome in Pregnancy: When Coping Becomes Dangerous

   Episode 1 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast Season 2 explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy, medical gaslighting, NHS maternity care, and why silence can be dangerous for maternal health.

5. 

   9 Feb 2026

   Season 2 Trailer: Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy

   Season 2 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast is live. Episode 1 explores Superwoman Syndrome in pregnancy — when coping quietly becomes dangerous. 🎧 Listen now.

6. 

   6 Oct 2025

   Season 1 Finale EP 7: Traditional Practices and Misinformation: When Culture and Care Collide

   Centuries of tradition shape how women give birth — but when cultural practices meet misinformation, the results can be deadly. In Episode 7 of Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the fine line between cultural wisdom and harmful myths. From unverified herbal treatments to rituals that delay medical care, this episode examines how misinformation spreads through generations — and what it takes to bridge the gap between tradition and evidence-based care. Featuring stories from public health advocates, this discussion sheds light on how respect for culture must go hand-in-hand with accurate maternal health information. #TraditionalBirth #MaternalHealth #MisinformationKills #SafeMotherhood #WomenDeserveBetter #OMHPodcast #PregnancyAwareness #OurMothersHealth Primary Keywords traditional birth practices maternal health misinformation pregnancy myths and culture unsafe traditional remedies childbirth traditions in Africa maternal mortality causes women’s health awareness

7. 

   29 Sept 2025

   S1 EP 6 :Mismanaged Caesarean Sections: Risks, Real Stories, and Maternal Mortality | OMH Podcast

   C-sections are one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide, but when they are mismanaged, they can become deadly. In low-resource settings, lack of skilled staff, inadequate infrastructure, and poor post-operative care contribute to avoidable maternal deaths and complications. Even in developed countries, inequities in surgical quality and maternal care persist. In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast (OMH), we examine: Why C-sections can save lives — and why mismanagement leads to tragedy Global statistics comparing maternal mortality linked to C-sections in low- vs high-income countries Real-life stories of women impacted by unsafe surgical practices The role of training, accountability, and systemic reforms in preventing deaths What health systems must do to ensure safe, timely, and equitable access to C-sections 🎧 Join us as we uncover how mismanaged C-sections reflect deeper gaps in maternal health — and what can be done to protect mothers everywhere. 👉 Subscribe, share, and amplify the call for #SafeMotherhood and #QualityMaternalCare #CSectionRisks #MaternalHealth #SafeMotherhood #OMHPodcast #PreventableDeaths 🔑 Keywords mismanaged c-sections c-section maternal mortality c-section risks low-income countries global maternal mortality surgery unsafe caesarean section maternal death caesarean complications c-section safety podcast maternal health inequities preventable maternal deaths OMH Podcast

8. 

   22 Sept 2025

   Part 2 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu Obasi

   Why are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there. We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings. 🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health financing, and global strategies to reduce maternal deaths. #MaternalHealth #DelaysInCare #OMHPodcast #EveryMotherDeservesSafeChildbirth #MaternalMortality 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on maternal health, and share your story with us. 🔑 Keywords maternal mortality delays three delays model maternal health maternal healthcare access crisis delays in emergency obstetric care global maternal health podcast women walking to hospitals childbirth maternal mortality in Africa and Asia poor infrastructure and maternal deaths preventable maternal mortality causes OMH Podcast maternal health

9. 

   22 Sept 2025

   Part 1 EP5: Delays in Maternal Care: Why Women Still Die Walking Miles for Help | OMH Podcast with Dr Jennifer Irabor & Mr Ukonu Obasi

   Why are mothers still dying because of delays in accessing healthcare? In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we explore the “Three Delays” model—delays in deciding to seek care, reaching a health facility, and receiving adequate treatment once there. We share real-life stories of women who walked miles while in labor, faced rejection at hospitals due to cost, or endured poor infrastructure that prevented timely access to care. These preventable delays continue to claim thousands of lives in low-resource settings. 🎧 Join us as we discuss solutions: community-based transport systems, better maternal health financing, and global strategies to reduce maternal deaths. #MaternalHealth #DelaysInCare #OMHPodcast #EveryMotherDeservesSafeChildbirth #MaternalMortality 👉 Subscribe for more conversations on maternal health, and share your story with us. 🔑 Keywords maternal mortality delays three delays model maternal health maternal healthcare access crisis delays in emergency obstetric care global maternal health podcast women walking to hospitals childbirth maternal mortality in Africa and Asia poor infrastructure and maternal deaths preventable maternal mortality causes OMH Podcast maternal health

10. 

    15 Sept 2025

    S1 EP4 : Maternal Sepsis: The Silent K^ller in Childbirth | OMH Podcast with Prof Osaro Erhabor

    Maternal sepsis is one of the leading preventable causes of maternal deaths worldwide, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of women every year. Often triggered by untreated infections during pregnancy, childbirth, or postpartum, maternal sepsis can escalate rapidly if care is delayed. In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast (OMH), we explore: What maternal sepsis is and how it develops Global statistics on maternal sepsis deaths in low- and high-income countries Real stories of women affected by preventable infections Barriers to early diagnosis and treatment in resource-poor settings Solutions, including improved infection control, antibiotics access, skilled health workers, and WHO’s Global Maternal Sepsis Initiative 🎧 Tune in to understand why maternal sepsis remains an overlooked crisis and how we can save lives through timely action. 👉 Subscribe, share, and join the movement to ensure #MaternalSepsis #MaternalHealth #OMHPodcast #Safechildbirth #PreventableDeaths

11. 

    12 Sept 2025

    S1 EP3 :Unsafe Abortions – The Silent Crisis | Our Mother’s Health Podcast Ep.3

    Unsafe abortions remain a leading cause of preventable maternal deaths worldwide, especially in low-resource countries. In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, we uncover real stories from women, discuss the risks of unsafe abortion, and highlight how stigma, restrictive laws, and lack of access to safe reproductive care are fueling this crisis. 🎧 Join Dr. Viviane Chinwah as she speaks with Prof Kinikanwo Innocent Green and to shed light on the silent crisis of unsafe abortions and what can be done to save lives. #UnsafeAbortion #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveRights #EndMaternalDeaths #OMHPodcast #SilentCrisis 📢 Call to Action (CTA) “Every unsafe abortion is preventable. Help us raise awareness by sharing this episode, subscribing to the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, and joining the movement to end maternal deaths from unsafe abortions.”

12. 

    5 Sept 2025

    S1 Episode 2 :Postpartum Haemorrhage (PPH)Postpartum haemorrhage — severe bleeding after childbirth —is the leading cause of maternal death worldwide, responsible for 25% of maternal deaths globally.

    In this episode of the Our Mother’s Health Podcast, Dr. Viviane Chinwah explores the devastating impact of PPH on mothers, families, and communities. We share real-life stories, explain why women in low-resource settings are most at risk, and highlight solutions that can save lives — from timely access to medication like oxytocin to improved emergency care..🔎 In this episode, you’ll learn: • What postpartum haemorrhage is and why it’s so dangerous • Stories of women affected by uncontrolled bleeding after childbirth • The socio-cultural and systemic barriers to timely care • Strategies to prevent maternal deaths from PPH🌍 Together, we can advocate for safer motherhood.👉 follow Our Mother’s Health Podcast and join the movement to reduce maternal deaths.#OMHPodcast #PostpartumHaemorrhage #MaternalHealth #WhyMothersAreDying #SafeMotherhood #GlobalHealth #MaternalMortalityUseful Links: • WHO – Maternal Mortality: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/maternal-mortality • FIGO PPH prevention resources: https://www.figo.org/pph • UNFPA – Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths: https://www.unfpa.org/maternal-health

13. 

    29 Aug 2025

    S1 EP 1: Why Mothers Are Dying in 2025 | OMH Podcast Season Ep1

    Every mother deserves to survive childbirth. Yet in 2025, maternal mortality remains a crisis across the globe. In this first episode of the Our Mother’s Health (OMH) Podcast, Dr. Viviane Chinwah explores why mothers are still dying during pregnancy and childbirth, with a focus on preventable causes, systemic delays, and global health inequalities. You’ll hear real stories and learn about the solutions needed to save mothers’ lives worldwide. 🌍 Topics Covered: The global state of maternal mortality in 2025 Preventable vs unpreventable maternal deaths Real-life stories from Nigeria and Uganda The 3-delay model in accessing maternal care What governments, NGOs, and communities can do 📊 Global Maternal Mortality Fact:Over 800 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth (WHO, 2023). 🔗 Follow & Listen to the OMH Podcast:🎧 OMH Podcast | omhpodcast2025📘 OMH Podcast | Facebook▶️ OMH Podcast with Dr Viviane Chinwah - YouTube📸 OMH Podcast (@omh.podcast2025) • Instagram ✨ Subscribe for more stories and solutions to the maternal health crisis.#MaternalHealth #OMHPodcast #WhyMothersAreDying #MaternalMortality #SafeMotherhood #EndMaternalDeaths #GlobalHealth

14. 

    27 Aug 2025

    Season 1 Trailer

    Introducing OMH podcast. Season 1 commencing Friday 29th August 2025.

15. 

    1 Aug 2025

    OMH Welcome Video

    Your are welcome to OMH podcast! I am delighted you are on this journey with me. Seasoning One Episode Coming up Friday 29th August. Stay tuned.

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