Not having access to affordable pregnancy tests profoundly affects women's lives. Without access to these tests, women are not able to confirm if they are pregnant. This leads to delays in getting prenatal care services.
Complications related to pregnancy as well as mother and infant deaths are all too common in low-resource countries like Madagascar. That is why it's important to seek prenatal care early and frequently.
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