About this episode
Ella Al-Shamahi discusses how two women use data to empower mothers during pregnancy.
Ella Al-Shamahi talks to two women in Pakistan and America who use numbers to help others understand and take control of their pregnancies - by unpacking the data. Emily Oster is a bestselling author and leading expert on pregnancy, championing a data-based approach and unpacking studies and advice for mothers. She is also Professor of Economics at Brown University in America. Maryam Mustafa is a computer scientist based in Pakistan, which has one of the worst rates of maternal mortality in the world. She has built an AI app that can equip mothers-to-be with the information they need to stay safe. Producer: Hannah Sander (Image: (L) Dr Emily Oster, credit Aisha McAdams. (R) Dr Maryam Mustafa, credit Maryam Mustafa.)
People in this episode
Host: Ella Al-Shamahi
Guests: Emily Oster, Maryam Mustafa
Topics covered
- pregnancy
- data analysis
- maternal health
- AI technology
- women's health
Keywords
- pregnancy
- data
- maternal mortality
- AI app
- Emily Oster
- Maryam Mustafa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brown University
Places: Pakistan, America
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