Dr Chinomnso Nnebu, a consultant community physician with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, has warned women to stop patronising prayer houses for antenatal care.
She said in Anambra, at least 20 women have died in pregnancy-related complications in Anambra State from January to June, 2022.
“Some faith-based organisations will keep pregnant women and be praying for them instead of advising them to go to the hospital. Faith works but faith without work is dead.
“We need to educate pregnant women to stop giving birth in prayer houses because they cannot manage pregnancy complications,” she said.