Lesotho: Midwives Seek Approval to Conduct Home Deliveries

THE Independent Midwives’ Association of Lesotho (IMAL) has appealed to the government to come up with a policy that allows them help expectant mothers to deliver at home.

This would significantly cut costs, especially for expecting women who live far from health centres.

IMAL president, Keneuoe Fobo, said that expectant mothers should be allowed to choose where they want to deliver, provided they are assisted by qualified and licensed midwives.

The government encourages pregnant women to deliver…