Natural disasters take a toll on unborn babies – we need to support pregnant mums after Cyclone Gabrielle
- Written by: Mia Mclean, Senior lecturer, Auckland University of Technology
Getty ImagesThe Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle have put the spotlight on how communities recover in the aftermath of widespread devastation. But future-proofing communities against the impact of these disasters needs to include measures to protect some of our most vulnerable people – pregnant women and their unborn babies....




















