Too Many Cambodian Women Dying During Childbirth

maternal mortality – n. the death of a woman while pregnant, giving birth or just after pregnancy

deficient – adj. not having enough of something that is important

challenge – n. a difficult task or problem, something hard to do

midwives- n. a person, usually a woman, who is trained to help women while they are giving birth

anemia – n. a medical condition in which a person has fewer red blood cells than normal (anemia makes a person feel very weak and tired)