Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is appealing to expectant mothers to visit health centres for necessary prenatal checks to ensure the best outcomes for them and their babies.

Dr. Tufton said he was concerned with statistics, which show that Jamaica’s maternal mortality rate has increased.

He cited COVID-19 and the significant rate of non-communicable diseases, as major factors which create complicated pregnancies.

Dr. Tufton stressed that visits to health facilities are crucial to preventing issues for expectant mothers.