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Midwives on the Frontline: The Mental Health Toll in Haiti

Haitian midwives wearing pink scrubs

Sara Jean is a midwife and mother living in Haiti. On World Mental Health Day, she shared her experience providing care for pregnant people and being pregnant herself amid political instability. In response to a question gauging the impact of the political crisis on her mental health and well-being, Jean reveals: “The ongoing political crisis in Haiti has taken a significant toll on my mental health. I often feel stressed, suffer from insomnia, nervousness, severe headaches, difficulty concentrating, and at…