The day draws attention to essential health concerns for mothers and families.
Pregnancy is a time that can make women more vulnerable to mental illness, and that can impact on a woman’s ability to function and thrive.
It may also directly affect the child, with long-lasting physical, cognitive and emotional outcomes.
Many migrant women face increased difficulties during that time; they miss their families and often spending the day alone while their husbands are at work.
SBS Bangla spoke with one pregnant migrant woman and mental health instructor.
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