Behind the Numbers of Mexico's Fetal and Neonatal Deaths
Fetal and neonatal deaths in Mexico reveal inequalities in care. These silent tragedies, often preventable, demand attention. Preconception care, quality prenatal support, and awareness are key to a future where every mother and child thrives.
Fetal and neonatal deaths, though statistically categorized, represent profound human tragedies. These events, occurring around every 16 seconds globally and affecting 25,041 women in Mexico in 2022 alone, paint a stark picture of healthcare inequalities and inadequate support systems for mothers and newborns.
As Ana Karen Arias Cruz, a UNAM academic and perinatal nursing specialist, emphasizes, these losses reflect not just biological failures, but a systemic breakdown. They expose societal neglect and the lack of comprehensive care for women throughout their reproductive journey.
