Walking Together: Towards a Collaborative Model for Maternal Health Care in Pastoralist Communities of Laikipia and Samburu, Kenya

In response to low uptake of skilled birth attendance in pastoralist areas, a collaborative model was developed in Laikipia and Samburu, integrating traditional birth attendants (TBAs) with skilled birth attendants (SBAs) to improve maternal care. Through community engagement and research, the model promotes shared roles in antenatal and postnatal care, respectful maternity practices, and facility redesigns to better serve local needs, aiming to enhance safety and ease the transition to SBA-led births.

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